Men's 19 EHF European Open 2025
The draw for the preliminary round of the Men’s 19 EHF European Open 2025 was held recently in Vienna. This renowned youth handball tournament will take place in Sweden from June 30 to July 4, 2025, at the Partille Arena. The tournament, established in 2005, alternates annually between men’s and women’s competitions and is organized in cooperation with the Partille Cup and the Swedish Handball Federation.
Participating Teams and Groups
This year, 11 under-19 teams will participate, including 10 European nations and one team from Egypt. The draw resulted in two preliminary round groups. Group A includes Iceland, Spain, Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, and Egypt, whereas Group B consists of Sweden, Croatia, the Faroe Islands, the Netherlands, and Finland.
Historical Context and Expectations
Sweden has a notable history in this tournament, having won four championships (2007, 2011, 2013, and 2017). They will commence their journey in the tournament alongside the 2019 champions, the Faroe Islands. Spain and Iceland are also previous champions and will compete hard in Group A.
Looking Forward
The European Open serves as an important platform for young players to showcase their talent on an international stage. As anticipation builds for the event, teams are poised to make their mark, and hopes are set high for achieving a memorable championship.
Further Information
Updates and further details about the Men’s 19 EHF European Open 2025 can be accessed via the official competition website.
