German Women's Handball Team Continues Dominant Run at 2025 World Championship

The German women's handball team has asserted its dominance at the 2025 Handball World Championship, securing commanding victories in its opening matches and drawing attention with standout performances, particularly from rising star Nieke Kühne.

In a thrilling match held at the sold-out Porsche Arena in Stuttgart with 5,527 fans on November 28, Germany triumphed over Uruguay with an overwhelming 38:12 scoreline. The team displayed exceptional teamwork and strategic execution, led by top scorers Nieke Kühne and Nina Engel, who each contributed seven goals. Annika Lott made a notable return from a shoulder injury, adding three goals in her first appearance of the tournament. Head coach Markus Gaugisch expressed satisfaction with the progress made since a slow start and emphasized the importance of maintaining the team’s momentum.

Kühne, just 21 years old, has quickly become the face of Germany's campaign, scoring 12 goals across her first two matches, earning accolades as the best player in both games against Iceland and Uruguay. Praised for her confident offensive play and one-on-one skills, she credits her development to studying videos of top players such as Kiel’s Elias Ellefsen à Skipagotu. Despite her young age, Bundesstrainer Gaugisch lauded Kühne’s talent and composure under pressure. Off the court, Kühne balances her studies in childhood education with a focused commitment to the championship.

Germany’s next critical challenge is against Serbia on November 30 in Stuttgart. While the match will not be broadcast live on free TV, fans can stream the game via Sporteurope.TV, which covers all 108 tournament matches for a fee. Coach Gaugisch highlighted Serbia's experience and distinct playing style as key challenges, while player Xenia Smits stressed the importance of aggressive defense and pace to secure victory.

With a perfect record thus far, Germany aims to continue its loss-free streak into the main round hosted in Dortmund, fueling hopes for a strong showing as the tournament progresses.