Germany's Handball Coach Gislason Names 19-Player Squad for 2025 World Championship

The roster includes 14 Olympic silver medalists, with the team aiming to build on their recent success and reach at least the quarterfinals.

Bundestrainer Alfred Gislason has announced a 19-player squad for the Handball World Championship, set to take place from January 14 to February 2, 2025, in Denmark, Norway, and Croatia.
The team features 14 players who won silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics, signaling confidence in proven talent and continuity.
Key players include captain Johannes Golla and veteran goalkeeper Andreas Wolff, with Christoph Steinert also included despite a recent hand injury.
Gislason emphasized the team's growth over the past two years and expressed optimism about their ability to compete at the highest level.
Germany's minimum goal is to reach the quarterfinals, with their first match scheduled against Poland on January 15, followed by games against Switzerland and the Czech Republic.