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Thüringer HC Claims First European League Title in Thrilling Comeback

The German club defeated favored Ikast Handbold 34:32 in Graz, marking the greatest international success in its history.

Natsuki Aizawa, Josefine Hanfland, Anika Niederwieser, Kerstin Kündig und Ida Gullberg
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Overview

  • Thüringer HC secured its inaugural European League championship with a 34:32 victory over Ikast Handbold in the final on May 4, 2025.
  • The team overcame a 15:16 halftime deficit, with Nathalie Hendrikse scoring the decisive goal 75 seconds before the end.
  • Johanna Reichert delivered a standout performance, scoring 13 goals and earning Final Four MVP honors.
  • Goalkeeper Dinah Eckerle’s improved second-half performance was pivotal in enabling the team’s comeback.
  • This victory makes Thüringer HC only the second German club to win the European League, highlighting the growing strength of German women’s handball.