Victory for FC Bayern handball could boost the popularity and enthusiasm of the sport.
In the world of German sports, there's an exciting development on the horizon: FC Bayern Munich may be venturing into handball. The Bavarian giants, renowned for their success in football, could soon make their mark in the handball arena, thanks to the enthusiasm of Stefan Kretzschmar, a sports executive and former national player.
Kretzschmar, currently the sports director of Füchse Berlin, sees increased commitment by Bayern Munich to handball as a significant positive development. He describes it as "an uncanny win for the sport." The upcoming Handball Supercup taking place in Munich on August 23rd is seen as a potential first step towards increasing the sport's profile in the city and possibly involving Bayern more deeply in handball[1].
The potential impact of Bayern Munich's expansion into handball in Germany is considered highly positive. The involvement of one of the country’s most successful and resource-rich clubs could boost the popularity and visibility of handball, especially in the Bavarian capital. Given Bayern's stature in German sports, their entry into handball could attract more fans, sponsors, and media attention, raising the overall profile of the sport domestically[1].
While there are no detailed reports about Bayern finalizing a handball team, the expressed interest and public discussion around the Handball Supercup in Munich underscore the possibility and potential benefits for handball in Germany if Bayern indeed expands into this sport.
In the men's competition, champions Füchse Berlin will face German cup winners THW Kiel. Meanwhile, in the women's competition, Bundesliga third-placed HSG Blomberg-Lippe will play against European League winners Thüringer HC[1]. These matches promise to be thrilling, serving as a promotion for handball in Munich.
The women's Supercup competitors, HSG Blomberg-Lippe and Thüringer HC, will contest the women's Supercup, with the men's competition seeing Füchse Berlin and THW Kiel go head-to-head. The Supercup will take place on August 23 in the SAP Garden[1].
Bennet Wiegert, head coach of Champions League winners SC Magdeburg, is enthusiastic about the idea of FC Bayern Munich's involvement in handball. However, he acknowledges the challenges that would come with such a move[1]. Despite these challenges, he believes that FC Bayern Munich's involvement could contribute to the league's attractiveness.
The Supercup is being used as a handball promotion in Munich, with the city's SAP Garden hosting the event. This is not the first time Munich has shown interest in handball. Former club president Uli Hoeneß's engagement in basketball around 15 years ago could serve as a model[1].
However, it's not just FC Bayern Munich that's making waves in handball. The THC has replaced HB Ludwigsburg in the competition due to their recent insolvency[1]. This change in the lineup adds an extra layer of intrigue to the Supercup.
As the Handball Supercup approaches, the excitement builds around the potential of FC Bayern Munich's involvement in handball. Whether or not Bayern takes the plunge remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the Supercup is set to be a fantastic showcase for the sport in Munich.
[1] Source: Various sports news outlets.
The potential involvement of FC Bayern Munich in handball, following their success in football, has stirred excitement. If they proceed, it could significantly boost handball's popularity and visibility, especially in Munich.
The Handball Supercup, scheduled in Munich on August 23rd, serves as a potential first step for Bayern in handball, showcasing the sport to a wider audience and potentially attracting more support.
