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Could FC Bayern Munich revolutionize handball in the region?
Handball in Munich needs more attention. Kretzschmar's wishes and the current league situation at a glance.
Could FC Bayern Munich revolutionize handball in the region?
Handball does not have the same status in Munich as football or ice hockey, but interest is growing. The focus is particularly on the handball department of FC Bayern Munich, which Stefan Kretzschmar would like to see strengthened. The former professional and handball expert is receiving support from Bennet Wiegert, Magnus Wiegert's coach, which promises to have a positive influence on the development of the sport in the region. The Supercup, which takes place in Munich on August 23rd, could also attract new spectators and boost the popularity of handball in the city. Handball World reports that TuS Fürstenfeldbruck is considered the flagship of Munich handball.
The “Brucker Panthers” play in the 3rd League South and play their home games in the Wittelsbacherhalle. TuS Fürstenfeldbruck has had an impressive history over the years, with the first men's team even playing in the 2nd handball Bundesliga in the 1992/93 and 2020/21 seasons. In the new season, TSV Ismaning, which won the Oberliga championship last season with only three defeats from 22 games, will be promoted to the 3rd League South. These positive developments in Munich handball are promising and show that things are also looking up in this sport.
Bavarian Regional League: A new chapter
The introduction of the Bavarian Handball Regional League for the 2024/25 season has created new perspectives. It replaces the Bayernliga and now represents the top division in the Bavarian Handball Association. With 14 teams, including four from the Munich area such as SV Anzing, TSV München-Allach, HT Munich and TSV Ismaning, the Regionalliga Bayern offers exciting encounters and fair competition. The league has modernized and the ranking in German handball is being strengthened by this reform. Wikipedia highlights that the Regionalliga is the fourth highest division in Germany and the teams are fighting for both the title of Bavarian champions and promotion to the 3rd league.
Clubs such as Eichenauer SV and TSV Sauerlach are active in the Oberliga Süd, which serves as a substructure to the regional league. There is also a tough battle for promotion here. While HT Munich was able to get a taste of third division air last season, FC Bayern Munich will be active in the district league next season and will face former Bundesliga teams such as TSV Milbertshofen and MTSV Schwabing.
A look at the women's teams
A lot is also happening in the area of women's handball in Munich. The handball players of FC Bayern Munich play in the regional league, while HCD Gröbenzell, as the most successful women's team from the Munich area, is represented in the women's handball Bundesliga. These developments underline the growing diversity and opportunities in handball in Munich.
The coming months promise a lot of excitement and could potentially bring handball in Munich further forward. Above all, the talent and the committed clubs ensure that handball comes out of the shadows of football and ice hockey and reaches a wider audience.