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Champions’ Draw in Vienna launches new season

Eurohandball.com

24 June 2009, 23:02

Champions’ Draw in Vienna launches new season

Over 300 guests convened on 24 June 2009 in the Liechtenstein Museum in Vienna to celebrate handball at a gala evening organised jointly by the European Handball Federation, EHF Marketing and the Austrian Handball Federation.

Players and coaches, National Federation representatives, club leaders, EHF and EHF Marketing partners, guests of the Austrian Handball Federation and representatives of the political and economic circles of Austria came to the gala event featuring art entertainment alongside with the highlight acts, the three major draw events.

By drawing the lots for the EHF EURO 2010 Final Tournament draw and for the Men’s and Women’s 2010 EHF Champions League Group Phase draws the preparation for the upcoming season has officially started.

Recognition of achievements

At the same time the European Handball Federation has recognised outstanding performances on and off the handball courts.

The top scorers of the 2008/09 season, Grit Jurack from Viborg HK and Filip Jicha from THW Kiel, were recognised by an award for their brilliant season.

The EHF has also issued an inaugural award for Outstanding Contribution to European Handball. The award went to Klaus Anders, key business partner of EHF from Infront Sports and Media AG.

The Champions’ Draw was an opportunity for the organisers to express their gratitude for those working on the development of European handball. EHF President Tor Lian addressed the guests with the following words:

“I thank you all for being here tonight and sharing this very exceptional evening with us. I would like to give a special mention to the athletes who have played an integral role in making the 2008/2009 season spectacular, to the members of the sporting management who have cooperated with the EHF and EHF Marketing throughout the season and to all our partners who continue to assist us in our efforts developing and promoting the sport of handball”