SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 05, 2024-The new champions of the EHF Beach Handball Champions Cup 2024 have been crowned, with The Danish Beachhandball Dream and GRD Leça - Spar taking home the coveted prize after dramatic shootouts.
The Danish Beachhandball Dream successfully defended their title in a thrilling match against CATS A.M. Team Almeria. Frida Nygaard Ulrichsen led her team to victory with an impressive 11 points, securing the prestigious trophy for Denmark once again.
In an equally intense bronze medal match, Black Lake Beach emerged victorious against GRD Leça - Love Tiles. Meike Kruijer, from the winning team, was named the tournament's most valuable player in the women's competition.
On the men's side, GRD Leça – Spar dethroned the previous champions, Rødby Beach Boys, in a match filled with suspense and excitement. The unbeaten Portuguese team ultimately triumphed in a dramatic shootout. Croatian player Ivan Juric, who joined GRD Leça – Spar for this year's Champions Cup, was awarded the tournament's MVP.
In the men's bronze medal match, Nazaré BHT delighted their home fans by defeating DAMY RADE Inowroclaw in a thrilling shootout.
The EHF Beach Handball Champions Cup 2024 was a resounding success, showcasing the athleticism, skill, and excitement of beach handball. The tournament brought together the best teams from across Europe, providing fans with an unforgettable experience filled with dramatic matches and outstanding individual performances.
*Quotes:
* "Frida Nygaard Ulrichsen scored 11 points and helped her team keep the dominance and bring back home the prestigious trophy."
* "The winning side's Meike Kruijer was voted the tournament's most valuable player in women's competition."
* "A match full of twists and turns finished in style, once again in a dramatic shootout in which the unbeaten side eventually celebrated the win."
* "The MVP of the tournament was Croat Ivan Juric, who joined the Portuguese team for this year's edition of the Champions Cup."
*About the EHF Beach Handball Champions Cup:
The EHF Beach Handball Champions Cup is an annual beach handball competition organized by the European Handball Federation (EHF). It is the most prestigious club competition for beach handball in Europe, featuring the top teams from across the continent.
About Beach Handball:
Beach handball is a fast-paced and exciting team sport played on sand. It is a variation of traditional handball, with modifications to the rules and gameplay to suit the beach environment. Beach handball is known for its spectacular athleticism, acrobatic goals, and exciting atmosphere.