Denmark celebrates the World Handball Championship: Croatia pride despite defeat!

Denmark celebrates the World Handball Championship: Croatia pride despite defeat!

On Sunday, February 3, 2025, Denmark won the World Handball Championship again and secured the title for the fourth time in a row. With Ivan Martinovic, the inferior Croatians, who are proud of their performance in the final, have a former fiver player in their ranks. Marin Martinovic, Ivan's brother, said in an interview with krone.at His praise for Ivan's achievements: "Hats off Ivan and keep it up," he commented, and emphasized the technical and physical excellence of the Danish team. Despite the defeat, the Croatians are proud of their things that have been achieved and celebrated the final in great success.

Insights into the Martinovic brothers

In an earlier interview with fivers.at Marin and Ivan Martinovic spoke about the high priority of handball in their family and the special circumstances that led to playing for different nations. Marin, who plays for the Austrian junior national team, and Ivan, who is active in the Croatian national team, share not only the family, but also the field. Marin said: "I see myself as an Austrian, even if my roots are in Croatia." Ivan added that the successes of Croatian players in his youth had shaped his decision to play for Croatia. The pair of brothers emphasizes that it is a great advantage to play in a team because they know each other perfectly and often exchange ideas about handball and tactics.

After the World Cup, the beginnings of the HLA master league are now at the door, and the Fivers are ready to start in Hard on Friday. Martinovic assesses the upcoming game as a 50:50 chance, which is guaranteed to increase the tension for fans. The time after the World Cup final is characterized by great anticipation for the further course of the handball season.