Beach handball, World Championships in Zagreb

Jun 25, 2026

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Amelie Möllmann, 66, of the German women’s national beach handball team, jumps to shoot and is blocked by a Croatian opponent. In the background, other players from both teams watch the action at Lake Jarun in Zagreb during the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Lena Klingler, 17. The German women s national beach handball team is focused on the sand court at Lake Jarun in Zagreb. In the background, numerous spectators watch the game from the stands. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Joelle Arno 2: A player on the German women’s national beach handball team throws the ball out of the goal area; the green ball is clearly visible in the frame. The scene takes place at Lake Jarun in Zagreb against the backdrop of the crohandball banner for the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
The 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship brings together the world’s best men’s and women’s national teams to compete for the world title. The photo gallery showcases spectacular action, athletic performances, emotional moments, and the unique atmosphere of international beach handball at the highest level. Players from across the globe compete in thrilling matches on the sand, demonstrating skill, teamwork, and determination throughout the tournament. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Jarun See Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Amelie Möllmann, 66, of the German Women’s Beach Handball National Team, holds the ball and looks over her shoulder with intense concentration. Spectators and other players can be seen in the background. 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Isabel Kattner (No. 10) of the German Women’s Beach Handball National Team keeps the ball in the air and prepares a shot while under pressure from Croatian opponents. On the left side of the picture is Dilayla Alarslan (No. 12) of the German Women’s Beach Handball National Team, and in the background, numerous spectators watch the game at Lake Jarun in Zagreb. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
A player in an orange jersey takes off from the sand and makes a spectacular leap toward the goal, while two Croatian defenders throw their arms up. In the background, the goalkeeper can be seen in a defensive stance. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
A goalkeeper for the German women s national beach handball team holds the ball above her head and prepares to take a throw-in. In the background, the scoreboard reads GERMANY, and the Grad Zagreb advertising banner is visible at Lake Jarun. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Pauline Borrmann, a member of the 18-player German women’s national beach handball team, winds up to take a shot with her arm raised, dynamically lifting one leg in the process. In the background, other players from both teams can be seen, as well as a packed spectator stand at Lake Jarun in Zagreb. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Lena Klingler, 17, of the German women’s national beach handball team, takes a shot with the green ball, barefoot in the sand at Lake Jarun in Zagreb. In the background, numerous spectators in orange shirts watch the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship match, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Isabel Kattner, a member of the German women’s beach handball national team, leaps into the air and holds the green ball in her throwing hand, while two players from the U.S. women’s team stand in defense. In the background, numerous spectators waving German flags watch the game at Lake Jarun in Zagreb. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Joelle Arno 2 A player on the German women s national beach handball team throws herself onto the sand and stretches both arms toward the green ball to block a shot. In the background, the Zagreb city banner is visible, as well as a photographer on the sidelines. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
A player on the German national beach handball team jumps into the air to attempt a shot and is blocked by a French opponent, No. 4 (FRA). LIEBECK Lennart 3 (Germany Beach Handball) watches the play at Lake Jarun in Zagreb during the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Amelie Möllmann, 66, of the German women’s national beach handball team, jumps in the sand and throws the green ball despite an opponent’s attempt to block her. In the background, numerous spectators watch the action at Lake Jarun in Zagreb during the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
A player in an orange goalkeeper jersey shoots at the goal while in mid-air, as an opposing player attempts to block the shot. In the foreground is a Croatian player, No. 16, CRO. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Amelie Möllmann, 66. A player on the German women’s national beach handball team takes off for a jump shot and is blocked by a Croatian opponent (10 CRO). In the background, another German player watches the action unfold before a packed crowd at Lake Jarun in Zagreb. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Amelie Möllmann, 66, of the German Women’s Beach Handball National Team, leaps dynamically off the sand and throws the ball toward the goal, while an opponent stands nearby. In the background, a packed grandstand watches the game at Lake Jarun in Zagreb during the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Lena Klingler, a member of the German women’s beach handball national team, smiles amid players from various nations in front of the CRO26 tournament arch at Lake Jarun in Zagreb. In the background, players in red, yellow, and black jerseys can be seen. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
A Georgian player takes off with a dynamic leap and winds up for a shot, while Pauline Borrmann of the German women’s beach handball national team watches the action in the background. The game is taking place at Lake Jarun in Zagreb in front of packed stands during the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Dilayla Alarslan, a member of the German women’s beach handball national team, smiles as she shakes hands with her opponents after the game at Lake Jarun in Zagreb. In the foreground, players from both teams are seen from behind. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Julia Drachsler, a member of the German women’s beach handball national team, stands in her red goalkeeper jersey beneath the entrance gate to the IHF Beach Handball World Championships CRO26 at Lake Jarun in Zagreb. In the foreground, players from various nations can be seen from behind. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
A player from France 66 throws his arms up in celebration and shouts in front of the goal at Lake Jarun in Zagreb. In the background, a player in a yellow jersey and numerous spectators can be seen. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
A coach for the German women’s national beach handball team watches the action from the sidelines, while Kirsten Sophie Walter (No. 5, German women’s national beach handball team) and a teammate play on the sand. In the foreground, Dilayla Alarslan (No. 12, German women’s national beach handball team) runs into the frame, while in the background, numerous spectators watch the game. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Dilayla Alarslan 12 A player from the German women’s national beach handball team passes an opponent at Lake Jarun in Zagreb, holding the ball aloft. In the background, other players from both teams and a well-filled spectator stand can be seen. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Isabel Kattner (10), a member of the German women’s beach handball national team, jumps and shoots, while a Croatian opponent (10 CRO) tries to block the shot. The scene takes place at Lake Jarun in Zagreb during the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Mira Chew, a 12-year-old girl from the U.S., takes off dynamically and winds up for a throw, the green beach handball clearly visible in her raised hand. In the foreground, an opposing player is shown in a close-up; in the background, spectators watch the game at Lake Jarun during the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
A player in an orange jersey winds up to shoot with her arm outstretched, lifting her knee as she does so. In the background, numerous spectators watch the game at Lake Jarun in Zagreb. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Pauline Borrmann, 18, The German women’s national beach handball team prepares to shoot the green ball and displays focused play. The photo was taken on June 23, 2026, at the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship at Lake Jarun in Zagreb. Opponents and a well-filled spectatorIHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Amelie Möllmann, No. 66 of the German women’s national beach handball team, throws herself onto the sand into a spectacular shooting position, while a Croatian player (No. 5) holds the ball in her hand and prepares to counterattack. In the background, other German players watch the action in front of a packed crowd at Lake Jarun in Zagreb. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
A player on the German women’s national beach handball team takes a dynamic leap and throws the green ball toward the goal at Lake Jarun in Zagreb. In the background, her teammates and an opposing player watch the action in front of packed stands. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
A player in an orange jersey performs an acrobatic spin shot and holds the green ball in her outstretched hand as she flies through the sand. In the background, numerous spectators in the blue stands watch the scene. 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Lucie Marie Kretzschmar, 33, of the German Women’s Beach Handball National Team, looks focused as she walks onto the field for the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship at Lake Jarun in Zagreb. The player in the orange jersey is surrounded by her teammates, with the CRO26 logo visible in the background. 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Amelie Möllmann 66, The German women’s beach handball national team beams as they walk through the players’ tunnel at Lake Jarun in Zagreb. The player in the yellow jersey is surrounded by teammates in red and black jerseys. In the background, the CRO26 banner for the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship is visible. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
The German national beach handball team will compete at the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship on June 23, 2026, in Zagreb on Lake Jarun. The team photo shows the men and women of the DHB beach teams in their black, yellow, and orange jerseys, red, along with the coach and support staff in front of the playing field. An impressive image of these top international athletes against the backdrop of the sand court. 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Moritz Ebert, 26, of the German national beach handball team, stretches out in goal, while a French attacker (No. 66) finishes with an acrobatic drop shot. The ball is in the frame; the scene captures the climax of the shot in front of spectators at Lake Jarun in Zagreb during the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
The players on the German national beach handball team form a celebratory circle and raise their hands in the air together. The scene takes place at Lake Jarun in Zagreb. 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Isabel Kattner 10, The German women’s national beach handball team cheers loudly and high-fives their teammates. The scene captures intense emotions at the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship on June 23, 2026, at Lake Jarun in Zagreb. Advertising banners and vegetation are visible in the background. IHF Beach HandWorld Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Amelie Möllmann, 66, of the German women’s national beach handball team, leaps dynamically from the sand and throws the ball toward the goal, while an opponent tries to block the shot. In the background, numerous spectators watch the action at Lake Jarun in Zagreb during the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Amélie Möllmann, 66, of the German women’s national beach handball team, jumps as she prepares to shoot, while a Croatian opponent, 10, CRO blocks with her arms raised. The scene takes place at Lake Jarun in Zagreb in front of packed stands. 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Isabel Kattner, a member of the German women s beach handball national team, takes off dynamically and prepares to shoot, while Croatian defenders try to block her. The scoreboard reads Croatia 0–0 Germany in the first period of the tournament at Lake Jarun in Zagreb during the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx

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A player in an orange goalkeeper jersey shoots at the goal while in mid-air, as an opposing player attempts to block the shot. In the foreground is a Croatian player, No. 16, CRO. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx

The players on the German national beach handball team form a celebratory circle and raise their hands in the air together. The scene takes place at Lake Jarun in Zagreb. 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx