“The next one is coming” – is Germany vs Argentina the new women’s beach handball rivalry?

The last two women’s global beach handball finals have seen the South American and European powerhouses of Argentina and Germany do battle on the sand, both in China.

In the 2024 IHF Women’s Beach Handball World Championship gold medal match on Pingtan Island last…

Chengdu 2025: All-star Teams announced

On the final day of The World Games Chengdu 2025 the men's and women’s All-star Teams in the beach handball competitions have been selected by the IHF analysts working at the event, after Argentina won the women's competition and Germany secured the title in the men's competition, both after shoot-outs.

The selections…

“It would mean the world to me” – Denmark’s Ditte Vind and her Chinese dream

Out of the top 32 goalkeepers in both the men’s and women’s beach handball competitions at The World Games Chengdu 2025, only four have more saves to their name than Denmark’s Ditte Vind.

Having stopped 22 of the 61 shots she has faced so far – a 36% save rate – she only lies behind Spain’s Patricia Encinas Guardado o…

A journey like no other: Lena Klingler – player, social media reporter, coach and player once again

“Hardly a better co-coaching experience than with this squad. Hopefully next summer back on the field and not as an assistant B or social media person.”

This was a social med…