Kolstad Wins Norwegian Handball Title Amidst Adversity, Jeppsson Named Player of the Year
League title secured – Jeppsson now named player of the year in Norway
There is no doubt that Simon Jeppsson is making an impact in Norwegian handball. In addition to Kolstad winning the league title, the left-back from Lund was also voted player of the year in the league. Kolstad has had…
3 points after HK Malmö–IFK Kristianstad: "The final heat, thanks for the show Månsson & Roganvovic & impressive, IFK"
The final heat, thanks for the show Månsson & Roganovic, & impressive season, IFK Kristianstad – here are Ola Selby's three points after IFK Kristianstad defeated HK Malmö 41–38 and took Swedish Championship gold...
EXTRA: Swedish Championship gold for IFK Kristianstad – the club's tenth
Win or disappear – those were the conditions for HK Malmö ahead of Friday's fourth SM final against IFK Kristianstad. IFK was the better team for much of the match and won 41–38. IFK secured…
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Expert impressed that the crisis-ridden team took the gold: They have been hit by so much adversity
Kolstad are Norwegian champions after a 39-24 humiliation of Drammen. According to TV 2 Sports expert Bent Nyegaard, the triumph was extra important because the club has been through massive adversity in recent years…
Coach after gold triumph despite turbulent season: I'm proud of that!
Kolstad coach Christian Berge was both relieved and proud after the championship. He highlighted the players' efforts throughout a season marked by adversity. The post Coach after gold triumph despite turbulent…
Former Flensburg star after the golden dream was fulfilled despite the nightmare season: That says everything about our team!
Even though he had to watch the final from the sidelines, Gøran Johannessen was one of the most emotional profiles after Kolstad's championship. The post Former Flensburg star after the golden dream was…
National team profile: All or nothing for the club
Veteran Magnus Gullerud did not hide his relief after the championship. For Kolstad, the final was about much more than just a title. The post National Team Profile: All or Nothing for the Club was…
Crisis club saved the season and secured the championship
Kolstad ended a turbulent season with a coveted Norwegian championship. The Trøndelag team crushed Drammen 39-24 in the decisive final and secured an important place in next season's Champions League.
"Everyone's up for it": HBL trio fights for Europe's small handball crown
Three German teams, two goals: At the Final4 in Hamburg, Kiel, Flensburg and Melsungen are fighting for the title - and probably also for a ticket to the Champions League.
"Everyone's up for it": HBL trio fights for Europe's small handball crown
Three German teams, two goals: At the Final4 in Hamburg, Kiel, Flensburg and Melsungen are fighting for the title - and probably also for a ticket to the Champions League.
Aalborg can join GOG on the historical list
Aalborg Handball can, with a new Danish championship, surpass GOG with nine Danish Championship titles when the final series against Skanderborg AGF begins on Saturday. The post Aalborg can surpass GOG on historical list was first…
Show of power: Kolstad seizes title match point
After a difficult season, Kolstad Handball could now celebrate, securing the championship for the fourth time in a row.
No déjà vu! Kiel fights for prestige in Hamburg.
Ironically, THW Kiel can salvage their season at the Final Four of the once-unpopular European League – and still secure a place in the Champions League. It's complicated.
Back against the wall: Cadets lose second final duel as well
HC Kriens-Luzern also won the second game of the Swiss handball championship final series. Kadetten Schaffhausen now desperately need a win to force a fourth match and…
The Sun won and secured the last playoff final!
The Sun denied Storhamar a gold medal at home with a 29-26 victory. This year's playoffs will thus be decided on Sunday
Jeppsson 13-goal scorer – Kolstad champions again
Kolstad won their fourth straight league title tonight when they defeated Drammen 39–24. The match's big star was Simon Jeppsson, who scored an incredible 13 goals. The big favorite Kolstad is Norwegian…
Goliath rises from the grave: Kolstad crushed Drammen in the final
The Drammen fans filled the hall, but it wasn't enough. Kolstad occasionally scored from "impossible" positions.
Playoffs and qualification in the REMA 1000 league 2026
Kolstad is the playoff champion on the men's side, while Storhamar took first place in the women's final.
Kolstad won and became playoff champion
Kolstad took the first title of the season when the playoff winner trailed 2-0 over Drammen after two finals.
Match ball Kristianstad after convincing victory
It continues to be home victories in this year's SM final. IFK Kristianstad delivered a top performance and defeated Malmö with a clear 34–29 in match three and is now just one victory away from lifting the trophy. Almost 5…
Live: Time for round three – Kristianstad–Malmö (19:00)
1–1 in the match series and a big win for each team has created the conditions for a highly dramatic match 3 in the SM final. Can Kristianstad defend its home fortress, or will the scrappy Malmö team take command in…
Kolstad: Match point for the championship and point deduction
After a difficult season, Kolstad Handball is poised to defend its championship title. However, the team from Trondheim will face a points deduction next year.
Goliath took the first stab at the boys
Kolstad won the first match in the final play-offs, and has put pressure on the young Drammen players.
Kolstad in the lead after the first final match
After a steady start, Kolstad gained control in the second half, and eventually won 34-30 over Drammen.
Drammen and Kolstad settle for the playoff title
Ready for the playoff final: Drammen and Kolstad meet in a duel for gold and a Champions League spot.
Storhamar took the first stab in the playoff final
It was even all the way in Åsenhallen, but Storhamar held on in the end and took the victory 31-29.
The fight for gold and a Champions League place
Ready for the final duel: Series champion Sola and NM gold medalist Storhamar meet in the playoff final.
The European Cups could be lost for Kolstad
On Saturday, Kolstad and Bergen will play the decisive semi-final in the men's handball playoffs. If Kolstad does not win, they could look far away from attractive cup tournaments in the fall.
Historic victory for Molde Elite – has secured a bronze medal
Molde Elite won 37–17 over Romerike Ravens. This is the first time the handball girls have secured an elite series medal.
Bergsøy secures promotion after goal celebration
The Sunnmøre team will play at the highest level in Norwegian men's handball. – It was a great party.
Bergsøy won against promotion rival Bodø
With the victory against Bodø, Bergsøy has taken a step closer to promotion to the elite men's handball league. Despite the victory, a nasty injury was a blow to Bergsøy's joy.
Sola secured historic league gold
They only needed one win in three attempts. They took it at the first opportunity. Now Sola HK are league champions for the first time.
Record audience at Aquarama
Kristiansand Topphåndball took on ØIF Arendal in a packed Aquarama tonight. The match ended with a one-goal victory for the away team.
Vipers became league champions
Vipers Kristiansand were in a class of their own in the series final against Storhamar, winning comfortably 34-25. The team took their fourth straight series title.
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