Handball masters met in Spain
The Spanish city Berga hosted the 6th edition of the European Masters Championship over the weekend. The competition was organised in five different categories for men and women.
Tragic loss of veteran handballer
The passing away of Hans Wienbeck (68-year-old player of ZTR/UKR) on 18 June 2010, on the opening day of the competition, came as a shock for all players and organisers of the event as well as for the European Handball Federation. Despite all efforts of the paramedic crew and the doctors of the local hospital, the life of the sportsman, who suffered a cardiac arrest in the locker room, could not be saved.
The European Handball Federation expresses its most sincere condolences to the friends and family of the player. At the same time, the EHF thanks the organisers of the event and the city of Berga for their utmost support in the very difficult period following this tragic event.
Tournament completed
On the expressed wish of the team and team mates of Hans Wienbeck, the programme of the European Masters Handball Championship continued according to schedule. The matches were played as homage to the late sportsman.
The top four teams and the best players of each category:
Men +50
| 1. |
Budapest Old Boys / HUN |
| 2. |
MHK Martin / SVK |
| 3. |
ZTR / UKR |
| 4. |
Fjellhammer IF / NOR |
Best goalkeeper: András Rév / HUN
Best player: Ivan Alexander / SVK
Men +45
| 1. |
Russia |
| 2. |
KIF Kolding / DEN |
| 3. |
Slask / POL |
| 4. |
Szczecin / POL |
Best goalkeeper: Karsten Holm / DEN
Best player: Mikhail Zhukov / RUS
Men +35
| 1. |
Slovan Veterani / SLO |
| 2. |
Russia |
| 3. |
KIF Kolding / DEN |
| 4. |
Odense Old Boys / DEN |
Best goalkeeper: Mikhail Zmaylov / RUS
Best player: Andrej Kastelic / SLO
Women +33
| 1. |
Angyalok / HUN |
| 2. |
Fredriksberg Idreats / DEN |
| 3. |
Senior Győr / HUN |
| 4. |
Avedore IF / DEN |
Best goalkeeper: Ildikó Megyes / HUN
Best player: Márki / HUN
Women +43
| 1. |
Angyalok / HUN |
| 2. |
Lessz Vigasz / HUN |
| 3. |
Gladsaxe / DEN |
| 4. |
Fredriksberg Idreats / DEN |
Best goalkeeper: Gabriella Karakainé/ HUN
Best player: Judit Fedor / HUN
The Royal Spanish Handball Federation was represented at the tournament by its President Juan de Dios Roman; Treasurer Ralf Dejaco represented the European Handball Federation.
TEXT:
EHF