Hannover-Burgdorf is crowned group winner of the European League!
TSV Hannover-Burgdorf secured group victory in the European League with a 37:29 win against Tatran Prešov.

Hannover-Burgdorf is crowned group winner of the European League!
An exciting handball game thrilled fans in the Tatran Handball Arena in Presov on December 2, 2025. TSV Hannover-Burgdorf secured group victory in the European League with an impressive 37:29 win against Tatran Prešov. The team thus finished the preliminary round of Group G at the top and can now concentrate on the challenges ahead. Loud World This was the fifth win in the sixth game under coach Christian Prokop, who will be stepping down at the end of the season.
The encounter was controlled for the Hanoverians from the start. They started with a 4-1 lead in the third minute and were able to extend this to 10-4 by the 13th minute. Prokop implemented his tactics early on by bringing young talents like Daniel Weber, Bela Wellmann and Luis Rodriguez into the game. The best throwers of the game were Justus Fischer and Daniel Weber, who each scored six goals, with Fischer standing out as the best thrower with a total of seven goals NDR reported.
A look at the main round
With this success, TSV Hannover-Burgdorf has already qualified for the main round and has 2:2 points from the preliminary round, which will flow into the second phase. This starts on February 17, 2026, after the upcoming European Championships in Denmark, Sweden and Norway. There the team will meet RK Nexe Nasice from Croatia and Kadetten Schaffhausen from Switzerland. The current list of the leading handball leagues in Europe shows that TSV continues to be at the forefront of Europe, which increases the chances of further success, says a report from Statista.
After halftime, Tatran Prešov seemed to come back a bit, but Hannover were undeterred. The lead, which had meanwhile shrunk to four goals, was steadily increased again. With his goal to make it 30:26 (46th minute), Renars Uscins sent a clear signal that the Hanoverians had the game firmly under control. In the end the gap was five goals and the team was able to comfortably win. Despite the small number of spectators in the arena, the team delivered an impressive performance, which is sure to delight the spectators and fans looking back.
All in all, TSV Hannover-Burgdorf shows that they have a clear plan to go into the next phase of the European League with a good mix of experience and youth. The coming games could be crucial for the rest of the season.