Handball Olympia: Disappointing comeback of German women in Paris
Handball Olympia: Disappointing comeback of German women in Paris
The German handball players celebrated an emotional comeback at the Olympic Games in Paris, but it ended with a bitter defeat against South Korea. This first game in the tournament, which was lost with 22:23 (10:11), was a highly expected return to the Olympic stage after 16 years of abstinence for many of the players and fansThe pressure increases
The disappointment about the lost start is noticeable among the team around national coach Markus Gaugisch. With around 5,000 spectators in the arena in Paris, the DHB team was not only confronted with a decisive loss of points, but also with the growing pressure to survive in the upcoming group games against the strong teams from Sweden, Denmark and Norway. Co-captain Emily Bölk and her teammates are aware that they have to improve their performance to achieve the knockout phase.
technical difficulties in attack
The problems in the attack game were illustrated by numerous technical errors and a seven meter awarded. Despite a solid defensive performance, the DHB team was under pressure in attack. The lack of focus on precise throws against the agile South Korean defense led to a nervous start. Coach Gaugisch had dealt intensively with the psychological preparation of the players to minimize distractions through the Olympic environment. However, this plan did not seem to have the desired effect.
gradually return to the game
Despite the initial difficulties, Antje Döll managed to bring the team back into play with their six goals. Her lead with 13:12 caused a reward and buoyancy among the players, who were able to play out a four-goal tour in the second half. But the joy was short -lived; A series of errors let South Korea return to the game.
the look ahead
After this set of setback, the DHB team is now under immense pressure. The next games have to be won to maintain hopes for a medal. While the group from Denmark and Norway is also a favorite, they will still have to find that the German players will do everything they can to fight their way out of their current situation. The next challenges are crucial for the development of the team and the dream, in Paris, after all these years to reach the next round.
The aspects of both the community and individual sport are important when analyzing this defeat. This Olympiad is not only a sporting competition, but also the opportunity to celebrate community success again after a long time and to prove a strong cohesion within the team. Therefore, this first defeat will be a central topic of conversation in the German media and social networks in the coming days.
- Nag
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