Handball highlight: Local teams fight for the first points!
The upper league teams from Aurich and the surrounding area are aiming for their first points of the season in handball on September 26th, 2025.

Handball highlight: Local teams fight for the first points!
The handball scene in the district this weekend is all about challenges and the tireless fight for the first points of the season. Both TSG Hatten-Sandkrug (men's league) and HSG Hude/Falkenburg (women's league) are determined to finally get their points into the account. While TSG Hatten-Sandkrug is preparing for a duel against the bottom team in the table, they have several injured players in their ranks that aren't making things any easier for them. But the fighting spirit is unbroken and they want to show that they can survive even without the injured players. NWZonline reports that…
The situation is similar in the women's league: Despite the personnel losses, HSG Hude/Falkenburg firmly believes in their chance in the next game. Coach Mirko Menkens is optimistic and sees the possibility of achieving the first win of the season. This game will be crucial as neither team has been able to pick up any points so far and it is important to gain some breathing room in the table.
The situation in the regional and association leagues
Let's turn to the male teams in the regional league: HSG Grüppenbühren/Bookholzberg will meet HSG Nienburg on Saturday and want to get their second win of the season. Nienburg, under pressure after three defeats, is fighting to stop the negative trend, especially after a heavy defeat in the last few games. Assistant coach Werner Dörgeloh emphasizes how important courage and motivation are in this crucial phase.
In the men's league, the match between TV Neerstedt and OHV Aurich II is also on the program. Aurich is considered difficult to predict and could prove to be a formidable opponent, while Neerstedt is aiming to act confidently with an updated squad after two players returned from vacation.
| team | opponent | Date | Injured players |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSG Grüppenbühren/Bookholzberg | HSG Nienburg | Saturday, 7 p.m | Carsten and Torsten Jüchter, Norman Lachs |
| TSG Hatten-Sandkrug | VfL Fredenbeck II | Sunday, 4 p.m | Max Reinold, Markus Zindler, Helge Küpker, Nils Buschmann |
| TV Neerstedt | HV Lüneburg | Saturday, 5 p.m | Johanna Stolle, Nina Sempert; Wiebke jabs questionable |
| HSG Hude/Falkenburg | SV Höltinghausen | Saturday, 3:30 p.m | several injured players |
Injury prevention in handball
Given the susceptibility to injuries in handball, it is important to take preventive measures. A key question here is how players can increase their flexibility and mobility through targeted training. In fact, flexibility training, regular stretching, and active recovery after exercise are critical to preventing injury and improving performance. Handball guru highlights that... These principles should not only be integrated into the training process, but also must be incorporated into the athlete's individual planning.
It is therefore advisable to wear indoor sports shoes that are non-slip and ensure optimal traction. In addition, special equipment such as elbow pads and mouth guards can significantly reduce the risk of injury. A thoughtful use of technique, especially when jumping and moving quickly, is also crucial. Safety aspects in handball include... also the warning to always pay attention to the conditions of the hall floor during training.