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The Handball World Cup 2019 in Cologne

Finally it's time again. A German team gets a tournament in their own country. This is always something special, no matter what sport it is. The city of Cologne and the Lanxess Arena will play a major role in the Handball World Cup 2019 . The games of the main round take place here on January 19th to 23rd. However, it is only half a home World Cup. Partly this tournament takes place in Denmark. Both countries share the title as hosts, as it was already common in earlier tournaments. Nonetheless, a World Cup is and remains a special event, regardless of the venue. Anything but independent is the team's result. After the dreary European Championship in Croatia, expectations on Trainer Prokop are extremely high.

The tension is already noticeable. In every interview every gesture and every look is permanently evaluated. The media attention is safe for the players. Whether the young players will be able to deal with this will be revealed in January 2019. In addition to football, handball is now one of the most popular sports ever. For a long time the handball was in the shadow of his big brother. But now he has emerged from the darkness and shows up as an independent brand, which it is important to market. However, this can only succeed if success is achieved at the World Cup. In addition to Germany, especially Spain and Sweden are among the hot contenders for the title. If you can get hold of him, you can actually call yourself "world champion". That alone should be enough for any incentive!


The team and the coach

The newly team and a relatively new coach will certainly not have it easy at the upcoming tournament. Even at the European Championships in Croatia Prokop was massively criticized. He was accused of improper communication with his own players. And then there was the thing with Finn Lemke . He was not nominated until very late, for experts came this surprising realization too late. In addition, you are just too early eliminated from the tournament. Nevertheless, the DHB then stuck to his coach and gave him now the confidence for the next big task. Playing a World Cup is also a special highlight for a coach in his career, especially if it does not have much success. Presumably, this is mainly because Christian Prokop is still very young and rather counts among the inexperienced coaches. But that can be a big advantage in January in Cologne in the Lanxess Arena. It takes a certain ease to achieve great victories. With the home crowd in the back of the big hit could succeed.

It's getting wild and exciting!

The young wild

A good team always consists of a few experienced players. Then there are a few talents that have yet to be introduced to the team. But they are already so good that they almost do not want to be part of a team. And then there are the solid players who are somewhere between not so young and not quite as experienced. They form the core of the team. It is often this core that simply does solid work and does not attract attention. They are virtually the invisible. It's always such a thing with the young savages , especially at big tournaments. On the one hand, they completely lack the experience and on the other hand they approach the game without any preconceptions. This usually opens up new options that older players barely see. They prefer to rely on their experience. A perfect team has to fit together and be coherent. Only those who are willing to give everything for the other, will also hold something at the end of the tournament.

24 teams in four groups

The game mode is always somewhat opaque in handball. There is the main round in Cologne , which takes place from 19 to 23 January. In the second round points may be taken, but not all. Before it goes into the so-called K.O. games. It's basically a science in itself. Why this was made so complicated remains a mystery even to the experts, which will probably never be solved. In any case, 24 teams play in four groups. This is manageable and as comprehensible. Each group contains six teams playing either in Germany or in Denmark. This is the set and every team knows who they are dealing with. Let The Games Begin!

The favorites

Actually, it's always the usual suspects. Spain is always a nation to be reckoned with. Otherwise, of course, countries such as Germany and France are far ahead. This will also be the case at the World Cup next year. But also Sweden and Denmark will have a word for the title this time. But they are more likely than small secret favorites. By the way, at every tournament, no matter in which sport, they are there, the ones that were only half-heartedly on the bill and then surprise suddenly. They flood the tournament with heart, brain and passion and thus gain in popularity. Once the wave has flooded the fans, there's no stopping it - for anyone!


The responsible

The German Handball Federation is responsible, at least for the coach he sends into the tournament. And this is Christian Prokop this time. Everything else is out of the reach of the DHB . He can not determine which players come up, he can not influence if and when somebody gets hurt, in principle he can only stand by idly. At least when the tournament is running. In advance, however, he can set the course. And indeed the course, which ensure that in January in Cologne in the Lanxess Arena as successful as possible. This is only possible with a good job that has to be done in advance. Of course, those responsible at the DHB are also under enormous pressure. At the end of the tournament, however, only one person in charge will be measured by his success - and that's the coach!

Handball - the game

Handball is a insanely quick game . While an attack is nearing completion, some players are almost back for fear of the coming counterattack. This sport is extremely intense and physical. Hardly any other sport is as hard as handball. Anyone who has practiced this sport before, knows about the persistence, which it takes to get an opponent player under control. The game Handball may look easy, but it is far from it. Therefore, the players are also constantly exchanged. If one is out of breath, the new fresh player comes into play. It is a flying change, which is why you can say that there are no substitutes in handball. Of course, there is a spare bench that seats players who are not playing. But there are no substitutes who never play. Even the Towarte move in a flying change. And that is rather uncommon. In no other sport is the goalkeeper replaced as often as in handball. This is another reason why handball lives from its intense dynamics, which are second to none. Handball is a game for real fighters and those who want to become one!


from fans ... for fans

The January should therefore be noted red in the calendar with all fans of this power-consuming sport. Even handball does not just live by its intensity alone. This sport needs its fans, and he has quite!
The DHB expects therefore full halls. Especially the Lanxess Arena in Cologne should meet the German audience to great euphoria. It simply provides the perfect conditions to host such a big event. The hall is made for fans who want to support their German national team at the 2019 World Cup in Cologne. And who knows, maybe the players, with the support of their own fans, will actually leave the field as world champions. It would be possible anyway, because Germany counts despite the new constellation to the title aspirants. And who does not honor the title, it is not worth it. In this sense, it should be above all a nice and peaceful tournament and an atmospheric home World Cup. The conditions are given anyway. If everyone pulls together, it could work out and another title comes or stays in Germany. You have to keep reminding yourself that Germany is allowed to play such a big tournament in their own country. That does not happen often, because of course many countries compete for each tournament. That's why the 2019 World Cup is not just a first-class experience - it's also an opportunity for everyone!

Conclusion

No matter how this tournament will end in January in Germany and Denmark, at the end of the day it will depend on trifles. They decide on victory or defeat and on the whereabouts of the team in the tournament. Sometimes that also determines the form of the day, and that can vary. The future of the team depends as well, and that of the coach anyway. Whoever wins the tournament in the end will only know the gods - and the spectators in the Lanxess Arena in Cologne!







The perfect accommodation

How can it be otherwise: It is the Apartment Cologne , because it is only a few minutes away from the Lanxess Arena! All three apartments are perfect for this World Cup! So do not hesitate and ask for your free and non-binding offer. We look forward to your inquiry!

Location of the sports venue

Adress: Willy-Brandt-Platz 3, 50679 Köln

Phone: 0221/8021
Website: https://www.lanxess-arena.de/startseite.html