Wolff and the DHB team: Off to the EM explosion in Scandinavia!

Wolff and the DHB team: Off to the EM explosion in Scandinavia!

Attention handball fans: The anticipation of the upcoming Handball European Championships, which will take place in...January 15 to February 1, 2026taking place in Denmark, Sweden and Norway is big. The German national team in particular has big plans. In the preliminary round, the DHB team meets old friends: Austria, Spain and Serbia are on the agenda. For many players, especially the oldest in the squad, Andreas Wolff, this is an exciting challenge that he approaches with one clear goal in mind: a return to the medal ranks. Welt reports on the determination of Wolff, who won the title with his team at the last European Championship in 2016.

Wolff, now 34 years old, knows the importance of his national jersey. He not only brings experience from numerous international games, but also a strong presence in goal. “For me, wearing the national jersey is something very special,” says the THW Kiel goalkeeper. He sees himself as responsible for both leading the talents in the team and constantly maintaining his own performance. Fighting and with an eye for team tactics, he is optimistic about mastering the challenges in the main round, where strong teams like Denmark, France, Norway and Portugal could await them.

A wealth of experience for the younger ones

Andreas Wolff has not only struggled with difficulties in the current THW Kiel season, but has also gained the necessary experience to lead his team. Injuries have affected the Kiel team's performances, however Wolff remains optimistic about the championship, especially in the second half of the season. “Of course there are challenges, but I believe in our potential,” says the goalkeeper, who thinks back to his beginnings at HSG Wetzlar. There he had his first international game in 2013, which was a decisive step in his career Eurohandball.

His previous successes speak for themselves: Wolff was nominated for the EHF EURO in 2016 and played a key role in the win against Spain in the final. With 21 saves and a catch rate of 48 percent, he set a record for the EHF EURO Finals. That these achievements were not just accidental success is demonstrated by his continued success, evident both at the 2024 Olympics and at various international tournaments.

The team in focus

Wolff also highlights the strong line-up in the half-left position, which combines both veterans and young talents. This mix could be the key for Germany to triumph at the upcoming European Championships. After the last game against Switzerland, where Germany clearly won 27:14, Wolff also admitted that his behavior on the field was calculated. “It is important to radiate calm,” he explained, in order to be a role model for the younger players nd Aktuell.

The coming weeks will show whether the German team around Andreas Wolff can achieve their goals. Preparations are already in full swing and the team is ready to take on the challenges of the European Championships. The fans are sure: with Wolff in goal, Germany goes into every game as a serious title contender.