# Regional women's handball preseason activities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-womens-handball-preseason-activities
> Updated: 2026-09-02T15:07:53.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Regional women’s handball clubs are conducting preseason matches and training to prepare for upcoming championships.

In recent fixtures, Karlovac achieved a 32:29 comeback victory against the Slovenian club Krka, while Krim defeated Podravka 27:24 in a match contributing to the Regional Handball League. Additionally, ŽRK Bjelovar secured a 27:20 win over ŽRK Koka as part of their preparations for a championship beginning on September 12.

ŽRK Zrinski Čakovec has also concluded its preseason preparations after playing four intensive friendly matches. The team is now preparing for a league debut in Osijek on September 12 and upcoming European competition against Benfica. Club President Kristijan Marčuš stated that the team aims to finish in the top six of the league, with a focus on integrating new players and supporting local talent.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: ŽRK Zrinski Čakovec prepares for new handball season

ŽRK Zrinski Čakovec concludes preseason preparations ahead of its league opener on September 12 and upcoming European matches against Benfica.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rk-zrinski-akovec-prepares-for-new-handball-season

### 2026-08-26: Handball preseason: Karlovac and Krim secure victories

Handball preseason action saw Karlovac overcome Krka Novo Mesto 32:29, while Krim defeated Podravka 27:24 in a memorial tournament match.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/handball-preseason-karlovac-and-krim-secure-victories

---
Cite as: Regional women's handball preseason activities. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/regional-womens-handball-preseason-activities