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Germany Opens Women’s Handball Worlds With 32–25 Win Over IcelandDHB Condemns Limited TV Access

Public broadcasters face backlash for limiting live coverage to later rounds.

Overview

  • Germany defeated Iceland 32:25 in a sold‑out Porsche‑Arena in Stuttgart, led by Alina Grijseels’ seven goals and key second‑half saves from Katharina Filter.
  • Uruguay and Serbia await next in Group C, with results carrying into the main round in Dortmund for the top three teams.
  • All 108 matches stream live behind a paywall on Sporteurope.TV, including a €15.99 tournament pass or €6 per Germany game, while Eurosport offers full replays.
  • DHB president Andreas Michelmann criticized ARD and ZDF for skipping the preliminary and main rounds, calling the situation a disgrace and a missed opportunity for equality.
  • The DHB cites rising awareness from its “Hands up for more” campaign and has set a semi‑final target, though some viewers reported early streaming glitches.