Sally Potocki, who plays for Dortmund in the German 2nd division has been a bright spot for the Australians at the World Championships.
1) Australia Women struggle against top foes, but look forward to win opportunities later in the President’s Cup. Handball-World and the IHF site both have articles on the Australian Women’s team.
Handball-World: Link
IHF: Link
2) Asian Men’s Championship Draw Results. The 10 nations have been drawn into two groups of 5 for the championships that will take place in Bahrain from 25 January to 6 February.
Tehran Times: Link
3) Lars Christiansen reveals that he has struggled with depression and anxiety. In a recently published book, the retired Danish national team player highlights how depression and anxiety made playing a challenge in the latter stages of his career.
Handball-World: Link
4) Copa El Salvador to determine Central American participant for Men’s Pan American Championship. Starting today, 5 Central American nations will play a round robin tournament in San Salvador to determine which side will advance to the Pan American Championships this summer in Uruguay. There will also be a Women’s competition with the Los Angeles Women’s club participating.
El Salvador Website: Link