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Germany Secures 2026 World Championship Spot but Falls Short of European Medal

The German wheelchair rugby team finishes fourth at the European Championship after losing the bronze match to Great Britain.

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Rollstuhlrugby-Nationalspieler Michael Volter in Aktion

Overview

  • Germany lost the European Championship bronze match to Great Britain 48:59, finishing in fourth place.
  • Despite the loss, the team achieved its primary goal of qualifying for the 2026 World Championship by reaching the semifinals.
  • In the semifinal, Germany narrowly lost to title favorite Denmark 51:57, missing a chance to advance to the final.
  • The squad features a mixed-gender lineup, with Mascha Mosel and Britta Kripke contributing under a classification system that includes a women’s bonus.
  • Team captain Florian Bongard and coach Christoph Werner emphasized regrouping and focusing on success at the 2026 World Championship.