- Magdeburg Secures Two Victories and Suffers a Defeat in the Wartburg Cup
Handball - The Bundesliga squad SC Magdeburg took home the Wartburg Cup in Eisenach. They managed a record of two victories and one defeat throughout the competition.
Friday night saw the residents of Elbe City clinch their initial victory against VfL Gummersbach with a score of 36:35 (19:18). As is customary for them, the German champions overcame a three-goal shortfall, benefiting from reinforcements from their third-tier club. The following day, they continued their winning streak by defeating hosts ThSV Eisenach 31:25 (16:14), thereby securing the tournament title. Unfortunately, in their last match against the Danish team Skanderborg-Aarhus, the Green-Reds suffered a setback, losing 33:37 (16:17).
The SC Magdeburg team decided to participate in a preparation tournament before the upcoming Bundesliga season. Their impressive performance in the tournament, which included two victories and one defeat, showcased their readiness for the upcoming challenges.