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Germany Advances to Wheelchair Rugby Semifinals After Narrow Loss to France

The team will face pre-tournament favorite Denmark on Saturday, aiming to end a 16-year medal drought at the European Championship.

Para-Sportlerin Mascha Mosel in der deutschen Rollstuhl-Rugby-Nationalmannschaft in Aktion bei der Weltmeisterschaft.
Mascha Mosel wirft beim Rollstuhl-Rugby den Ball.

Overview

  • Germany secured a semifinal spot at the 2025 European Championship in The Hague despite a narrow 51:52 loss to France in their final group-stage match.
  • With two earlier group-stage victories against the Netherlands and Sweden, Germany also qualified for the 2026 World Championship in Sao Paulo.
  • The semifinal against Denmark, considered the tournament favorite, is scheduled for Saturday at 16:00 local time.
  • Germany is seeking its first European Championship medal since winning bronze in 2009, a 16-year drought the team hopes to end this year.
  • Mascha Mosel, one of only two women on the German squad, has highlighted the sport's inclusivity and resilience, overcoming personal challenges to continue her career.