Podcasts about ehf euro

How do the Faroe Islands – a nation smaller than many cities – build a competitive handball team that challenges Europe's elite? What is the “open-Hall” principle and how does it shape an entire generation of fearless players? And what did the EHF EURO 2026 journey mean for a country where handball is more than just a sport? Our hosts Andrea Lekić and Bengt Kunkel sat down with right wing Hákun West av Teigum to talk about the Faroese handball miracle. From grassroots philosophy to the biggest stage in European handball, this is the story of belief, community and boldness. How far can a nation of 50,000 really go?

Men's EHF EURO 2026 - 2 February: Denmark complete the triple crown on home soil, final review and Alternative Awards with Nedzad Smajlagic  Denmark are champions of Europe for the first time in 14 years and they did it in style! We look back on the final day of action with the help of Nedzad Smajlagic, then we reminisce on the whole tournament the best way we know how - with our Alternative Awards, featuring classics such as the Swiss Army Knife and Adrian Sipos Award as well as some new categories

After a long wait and fight, Denmark has made it. In an exciting final against Germany they had the right approach despite all the injuries they carried throughout the tournament. In our final podcast episode for the EHF EURO 2026 our hosts Victor Tomas, Andrea Lekic and Bengt Kunkel recap the final and the EURO.

There we are: Germany faces Denmark on Sunday for the final of the EHF EURO 2026.

One of the most memorable main rounds in recent memory comes to an end with a classic showdown in one group and a proper slog in the other. We look back at the last couple of days, full of drama, some controversy and big moments, before looking ahead to two beautifully matched semi-finals. To enjoy our bonus episodes and ad-free listening throughout the championship and beyond, join us on patreon.com/handballhour

The semi finals are set! After the decisive matches on wednesday we're looking at the semi finals Germany - Croatia and Denmark - Iceland. Our hosts Andrea Lekic, Bengt Kunkel and Martin Vilstrup analyze how they got there.

Wow. This EURO keeps surprising us. Like we always say: Everyone can win against everyone and it keeps on proving. With Sweden drawing against Hungary and Switzerland drawing (again) against Iceland, the favourites to make it to the semi finals lost points on the way. One team suffers more, but our hosts Martin Vilstrup, Víctor Tomàs and german journalist Björn Pazen take a look at it for you!

You can still win a signed jersey or VIP Tickets! Win the Podcast league in the Match Predictor by Gorenje ➡ https://bit.ly/TheSpin_Predictor Spain shocks France to put them into a simple situation: Win against Germany and reach the semi final, lose to Germany and get kicked out of the tournament. Everything comes down to the last matchday, because Denmark stepped up in the crucial game against Germany and secured their spot in the semi final. Who have you got winning and joining Denmark for the final weekend? Let us know in the comments!

The big three in Main Round Group I took control in Herning on Saturday, does that group need another surprise or two to live up to the hype? Meanwhile, one point separates five teams in Group II ahead of some crucial showdowns. We speak to legendary playmaker Andy Schmid about his plunge into the cold water as Switzerland's head coach and to his rising star on the left wing, Noam Leopold, about their wild EURO campaign to date.

You can still win a signed jersey or VIP Tickets! Win the Podcast league in the Match Predictor by Gorenje ➡ https://bit.ly/TheSpin_Predictor That's it, the last unbeaten team has suffered a defeat today with Sweden losing by 8 goals against Iceland. What that means for the group, how Slovenia secured the victory over Hungary and how Croatia, too, got on 4 points in the group: Don't worry about it, Martin and Bengt got you covered!

You can still win a signed jersey or VIP Tickets! Win the Podcast league in the Match Predictor by Gorenje ➡ https://bit.ly/TheSpin_Predictor Andi saves the day. Again. After being the crucial man for Germany in their Portugal-encounter, Andi Wolff pulls off an even better performance against Norway today and led Germany to the victory. Record after record was broken between France and Portugal, while Denmark takes Spain's last hopes for the semi final. Our hosts Andrea Lekic, Bengt Kunkel and Martin Vilstrup break it all down for you.

It's been 16 years since Iceland last made it through to the semi-finals of a major championship and there's plenty of belief that the wait could end this month. Following a perfect start to the championship, we check in with two men who were part of their 2008 Olympic silver and EURO 2010 bronze medal teams - goalkeeper Björgvin Páll Gustavsson and head coach Snorri Guðjónsson about their approach to the main round and dealing with both the honour and expectation that comes with representing this team. For bonus episodes and ad-free listening throughout the EHF EURO, join us on patreon.com/handballhour

You can still win a signed jersey or VIP Tickets! Win the Podcast league in the Match Predictor by Gorenje ➡ https://bit.ly/TheSpin_Predictor Sweden takes down the next opponent in main round group II. After Croatia it was Slovenia today who couldn't find a way against Darj, Bergendahl Carlsbogard. Switzerland takes an historic point to their table and with Croatia beating Iceland, the constellations in group II are shaking up themselves again. Martin and Bengt are here for you to look at it!

In a thrilling start of the main round France and Denmark faced off at Boxen, Herning, with the better result for the local matadors. With the arena in the back they were able to ring down France in an intense fight. Germany can finally get their revenge on Portugal and Spain stands with the back against the wall. Martin Vilstrup and Bengt Kunkel are here for you to summarize today's EHF EURO action!

You can still win a signed jersey or VIP Tickets! Win the Podcast league in the Match Predictor by Gorenje ➡ https://bit.ly/TheSpin_Predictor That's it for the preliminary round! Denmark goes into the main round with 0 points, Germany, Portugal and France are already two points ahead. The good thing: direct encounters will follow. Denmark's under pressure, so are Spain and Norway. In group II Sweden have shown their muscles against Croatia and are ready to take on Iceland, Switzerland and friends. An extended lookout to the main round wraps up the preliminary round with our hosts Bengt Kunkel, Martin Vilstrup and Víctor Tomàs. Enjoy!

The opening days of the championship have thrown up some mad days! We look back at Germany's 48-hour fluctuation from early elimination and disgrace to qualification with two points in hand, Faroe Islands' display of belonging and dominance, plus Switzerland's inexplicable collapse against Slovenia. We also hear from EHF commentator Alex Mair on the groups in Sweden and whether much-hyped Iceland are proving to be the real deal.

Nobody saw that coming. Denmark falls short against Portugal and is already under pressure for the Main Round. Our hosts Bengt Kunkel, Víctor Tomàs and Andrea Lekic dig into it, how the biggest upset of this tournament unfolded and bid farewell to the conqueror of the hearts of the handball world.

A day full of drama should unfold on day 5 of the EHF EURO 2026, as Austria was winning their game against Serbia, but not capable of sealing the deal to keep their chances alive for the Main Round. Serbia had to shiver, but Germany did their homework since the second match. Our hosts Martin Vilstrup, Bengt Kunkel, Víctor Tomàs and Andrea Lekic summarize the day for you, have fun!

It's not too late! Join the match predictor: https://bit.ly/TheSpin_Predictor They have done it. Faroe Islands have won their first ever EHF EURO match - almost on home soil. Our hosts Martin Vilstrup and Bengt Kunkel have a look at what MVP Pauli Jacobsen had to say about the victory and look at the other spectacular results: Switzerland drops a 9-goal-lead, North Macedonia snatches a point off of Portugal and the danish hypetrain is yet to be stopped.

It's not too late! Join the match predictor: https://bit.ly/TheSpin_Predictor What a day! Alfred Gislason hits the buzzer at the worst timing he could find and denies a goal for Germany. One with consequences? Our hosts Martin Vilstrup, Bengt Kunkel and Andrea Lekic talk about it, as they try to picture Andrea's emotions in words. Spain takes home a victory and Georgia is close to a miracle. Great action!

It's not too late! Join the match predictor: https://bit.ly/TheSpin_Predictor What a day it was at the EHF EURO today! Record breaking games, record-worthy crowds, an appropriate start for the favourites and a EURO debut for Bob Hanning. All the info in today's episode, enjoy!

It's not too late! Join the match predictor: https://bit.ly/TheSpin_Predictor Welcome from Denmark, Norway and Sweden. The 2026 edition of the EHF EURO has kicked off, and we're already all in for it! As France, Norway, Spain and Germany manage to do their homework, the German victory over Austria comes with a little side noise including star goalkeeper Andreas Wolff. Our hosts talk you through it, as through all the other topics of today!

Everyone's favourite handball nerd Rasmus Boysen joins us for our second EHF EURO 2026 preview pod, featuring Groups B, C and E. We delve into the championship's host nations, fan favourites Portugal and Netherlands and compare the two perennial top contenders in Denmark and France. The full extended episode, plus bonus episodes throughout the tournament, can be enjoyed on patreon.com/handballhour

Ahead of the Men's EHF EURO 2026, we've teamed up with Handball Hub to run our fantasy league. You can finally participate in a league on your phone without the need for Google Translate. We've delved into the players and their values as we build our fantasy teams and consider which men will have a championship to remember this month. All are welcome to join our league, with prizes to be won for our Patreon subscribers. Download the Handball Hub app here: https://handball-hub.app.link/u7kagmnXHZb Join the Handball Hour group with the code: 666444 This episode was released already on Wednesday for our subscribers on patreon.com/handballhour, where our EUROs build up already began on Monday. Join us there for bonus content throughout the championship and ad-free listening.

The Men's EHF EURO 2026 begins next week and we're here with the first of our two big preview podcasts. Björn Pazen and Zika Bogdanovic join us to discuss the big storylines from Groups A, D and F. We discuss major medal candidates Germany and Iceland, where Spain and Hungary sit on the current pecking order and whether this is a golden opportunity for Switzerland and Faroe Islands to make a big breakthrough.

Katrine Lunde bowed out at the very top of the handball world this month, winning her fifth world championship gold as the all-star goalkeeper and hanging up the Norway jersey at the age of 45. Back in 2022, we spoke to Katrine about her life in handball, the people and moments that made her who she is and what has kept her going strong through all these years. Whether you've heard this one before or not, it's an ideal way to honour the end of her career over the festive period. If you want access to all our bonus Morning Club shows, including extra coverage of the upcoming EHF EURO, and ad-free listening of all shows, join us on patreon.com/handballhour.

The past years have been putting some new faces to the biggest stages in Europe. The Faroe Islands have shown what they are capable of, Austria was just one point away of an EHF EURO semi-final and Italy lately set new landmarks for the future. Our hosts Víctor Tomàs, Martin Vilstrup and Bengt Kunkel have a look at the rise of the smaller nations and analyze possible ways to establish themselves among the big names in Europe. What's your opinion, who will be the dark horse of the upcoming EHF EURO in 2026?

The group phase of the Men's Champions League has come to an end, so we rate the competition to date. Handball hipsters gather round for the IHF Emerging Nations, where handball worlds truly collide, plus we give you the five EHF EURO qualifiers you should watch this week.

Just under a year ago, Great Britain's women were thrown into the spotlight with a surprise wildcard into the Olympic Qualification Tournaments. Since then, the team has pressed on behind the scenes and begin their EHF EURO 2026 Qualification campaign this weekend against Bosnia Herzegovina and Estonia. Home-grown talent Heidi Warren and coach Mark Hawkins, 2012 Olympian and one of our very first guests, join us to look back at their journey so far and ahead to the weekend. This morning club episode was originally published on Thursday on patreon.com/handballhour. Join us to enjoy these shows weekly.  

We are back! And we're back with a bang. The 2025 handball season opens with the EHF Champions League Women and the IHF World Championship. On the women's side we grabbed a key player of THE team to beat: Metz Handball's Anne Mette Hansen joined our hosts Martin Vilstrup, Víctor Tomàs and Bengt Kunkel to talk about her phenomenal season, recap the Women's EHF EURO 2024 and have a lookout on the Men's IHF World Championship 2025. 00:00 Intro 04:00 Anne Mette Hansen's EHF EURO 18:00 Metz' ambitions 22:00 Anne's Journey 34:40 EHF Champions League Women 52:30 IHF World Championship

Norway left no doubt about their status as the best side in world handball with a convincing final victory over Denmark, driven by an unstoppable second half performance. We break down the gold medal match, look at a lovely moment between the coaches, celebrate Hungary's bronze and dive into our alternative awards.

The big three are back in the semi-finals, no surprises there, but their special guest is Hungary this time.  We preview the two semi-finals and hear from Grace Zaadi, who speaks about returning to the front line of France's attack, post-Olympics motivation and taking on their classic foes Norway and Denmark this weekend.

Vote for your All Star Team presented by LIDL in the official Home of Handball App now! The Main Round is done. Our four semifinalists Norway, Denmark, France and Hungary are battling for the european throne, as our hosts Ana Gros, Andrea Lekic and Bengt Kunkel discuss about potential outcomes of this year's edition of the Women's EHF EURO. Who do you think will end up with the gold medal? Favourites Norway? Underdogs Hungary? The upcoming weekend has the answers!

Join our league "The Spin" in the Match Predictor powered by Gorenje in the official Home of Handball App -- https://bit.ly/thespin_predict Halfway through the Main Round we see some surprising standings at the Women's EHF EURO 2024. Hungary is on their way to Vienna and just need to do their homework, whereas the Netherlands and Denmark might fight for one final spot in the semi final. Business as usual for Norway and France, while some other nations disappointed. Let's talk about it with our hosts Andrea Lekic, Martin Vilstrup and Bengt Kunkel.

From third choice at the Olympics to outstanding goalkeeper at a home EURO, it's been a breakout tournament so far for Zsofi Szemerey. She speaks to us about Hungary's perfect start to the tournament, her move abroad in the summer, and the road to a potential medal. And we look ahead to the main round and try to figure out who the genuine semi-final contenders are.

Here we go: The Main Round of the WOmen's EHF EURO 2024 is just around the corner. 12 teams have to go home, 12 teams remain in the tournament and fight for the rare semi-final spots. Who can make it? Our hosts Martin Vilstrup, Bengt Kunkel and Víctor Tomàs analyze the latest results and have a look at the Main Round.

We're two rounds in to the championship and there has been little for the naysayers to complain about so far. Good atmospheres, results for the home nations and the newcomers in the expanded 24-team competition proving they belong. We delve into what has stood out to us so far and speak to Montenegro's Djurdjina Jaukovic, who has returned from an 11-month injury absence in style and has led her team to a perfect start in the tournament's toughest group. This is a teaser for the full episode, which is one of our Patreon-exclusive shows during the Women's EHF EURO. Catch the full episode and more bonus pods on patreon.com/handballhour

Join our league "The Spin" in the Match Predictor powered by Gorenje in the official Home of Handball App. Two matches are played in the Preliminary round of the Women's EHF EURO 2024 and we saw the first surprises. Hungary took down Sweden by 7 goals and is a contender for a deep tournament run, while Germany are struggling. Our hosts Ana Gros, Víctor Tomàs and Bengt Kunkel are having a look at the current action and take you along in The Spin: We talk handball!

In our second preview pod, we look at some of the major contenders for the title, together with EHF journalist Courtney Gahan and commentator Alex Mair, while Fulya Öktem joins us to chat about debutants Türkiye. We also look at the player you should all be picking in the Holdet Fantasy league and throw some predictions your way!

It's the eve of the largest Women's EHF EURO to date and we have a large preview to go with it! In the first of our bumper previews with five expert guests, we turn the light on the home nations with some help from EHF journalist Danijela Vekic and former Austrian international-turned-TV expert Inés Rein. The second preview will be out on Thursday for all to enjoy, or already on Wednesday if you're with us on patreon.com/handballhour

Join our League in the Match Predictor powered by Gorenje and win an official matchball signed by your favourite team -- https://bit.ly/thespin_predict The Women's EHF EURO 2024 is here, and so is our lookout for the groups B, D and F. Together with former french line player Beatrice Edwige our hosts Andrea Lekic and Bengt Kunkel are looking at the french side, some underdogs who might take over and the strongest teams in all of Europe.

Join our League in the Match Predictor powered by Gorenje and win an official matchball signed by your favourite team -> https://bit.ly/thespin_predict The biggest tournament this winter is here. The Women's EHF EURO 2024 has some exciting stories to tell: Norway starts its adventure without Nora Mørk and Stine Oftedal, France has high hopes of returning to glory, while Hungary and the Netherlands are contending for a dark horse run. Who is taking home the Women's EHF EURO 2024? Our hosts Ana Gros, Víctor Tomàs and Bengt Kunkel have a chat with Jovanka Radicevic about what's coming up this winter and give their predictions.

EHF commentator Alex Mair joins us to chat about the recently concluded Women's EHF EURO 2024 Qualifiers and upcoming Olympic Qualification Tournaments. We also chat about two shocking news stories from the past 48 hours - Nikola Portner's positive doping test and Great Britain's wildcard to the Paris 2024 qualifiers.

We break down France's extra-time win over Denmark, hear post-match reaction from Mikkel Hansen and Nedim Remili and announce the winners of our traditional Alternative Awards.

It's crunch time in Cologne as just four teams remain in the hunt for the European title. Sweden and France renew their semi-final rivalry, while Germany will try to hang on for dear life against Denmark. We discuss an anti-climactic main round conclusion and preview Friday's semi-final pairings.

We're just a couple of days into the main round and the drama continues with some late and contentious calls in key matches.  Germany claim a crucial win, while Brian loses patience with monotonous clapping. We reflect on the end of the Scandi derby, hearing post-match reactions from Hampus Wanne and Emil Nielsen.

A wild preliminary round has come to a close and we take a look back at the main storylines from the first week in Germany and see where the 12 remaining teams stand as we dive straight into the main round. We also hear post-match reactions from Iceland's Aron Pálmarsson, Hungary's Adrián Sipos, Portugal's Martim Costa and Denmark's Mathias Gidsel. This pod is available in full for subscribers on patreon.com/handballhour

The first half of the preliminary round has seen some brilliant stories emerge, but none better than Faroe Islands and their late comeback to beat Norway 26:26. We also speak to Vuko Borozan about his winding handball road, which has led him back to playing for Montenegro after almost seven years away.

This is a teaser for the Patreon-exclusive podcast, available for all our members on patreon.com/handballhour German fans were worried that Switzerland might ruin the party by beating them, when actually they ruined the party by being absolutely terrible. There was no shocking start to the Men's EHF EURO 2024 as Switzerland failed to show up and were shut down by the brilliant Andreas Wolff, providing a performance worthy of a world record-breaking crowd in Düsseldorf. Chris and Alex react to the match and get some impressions from courtside from our man on the ground, Brian.