Lithuanian handball teams advance in international competitions

The Lithuanian women’s national handball team has advanced to the second stage of the 2027 World Championship qualifiers in the European zone. Following a 28:20 victory over Belgium in Prienai, the team secured their progression after an earlier 27:19 win in Haselt. The second stage of the qualifiers is scheduled for spring 2025.

In club competition, Klaipėda’s Dragūnas handball team has qualified for the third stage of the EHF European Cup. The Lithuanian champions secured their spot by defeating the Czech side Zubří twice in Klaipėda, with scores of 28:22 and 34:28. This achievement marks the first time the club has reached the top 32 teams in the European Cup since the 2012-2013 season.