Siân Rowland dies at the age of 33

Siân Rowland dies at the age of 33

It is our sad duty to disclose the passing away of our dear friend and colleague Siân Rowland, who was found dead in her home in Vienna, where she passed away quietly on Friday, 19 December 2008.

Siân Rowland worked for the European Handball Federation since August 1999 taking care of the Communications Department.

Her professional qualities and high standards in communication were recognised and trusted on all levels within the EHF, including the President in sports political questions and the Secretary General in professional matters.

Siân left her fingerprints on many areas of EHF communication, such as the handling of public realtions and the professional services for the media workers reporting from EURO competitions. These subjects, among others, she developed to the highest standards.

The news of her death came as a shock to all those who worked together with her. Actually, it was impossible to only work with Siân. She was more than a colleague: a reliable friend, someone to talk to and someone to listen to.

Her job brought her into contact with so many different people and she made friends wherever she went.

Her open and cheerful personality characterised her day to day job and her smile and energy encouraged and enthused those around her.

Siân came from a handball family with a knowledge and dedication she inherited from her late father and shared with her brother, who is also dedicated to the development of British Handball and working for the EHF.

The EHF wishes to give its heartfelt condolences to Siân’s family. We will miss our friend and colleague, and now that she has been suddenly taken away from us, we all feel deep sadness.

The European Handball Family will never forget her.