Beach handball, World Championships in Zagreb

Jun 27, 2026

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Players on the German national beach handball team celebrate after their victory over Denmark at the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship at Lake Jarun in Zagreb. The team in black jerseys embraces each other exuberantly on the sidelines, while fans in the stands celebrate the victory. 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Players on the German national beach handball team celebrate a victory at Lake Jarun in Zagreb with clenched fists and applause. The mood within the team is exuberant; other people and the venue can be seen in the background. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Frederik Bech Jensen takes off for a jump shot at the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship in Zagreb and drives toward the German defense to take the shot. The tournament takes place on June 23, 2026, at Lake Jarun. In the background, numerous spectators dressed in orange cheer on the match. 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 high and takes a shot, while two Danish defenders, No. 9 and No. 4, try to block the shot. The scene takes place at Lake Jarun in Zagreb in front of packed stands at the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Tim Krauth, No. 17 of the German national beach handball team, jumps with the ball in his hand and takes a shot despite being marked by two Danish defenders. In the foreground, a Danish player (No. 12 DEN) watches 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 on the German national beach handball team is knocked to the ground during a tackle with an opponent wearing a red jersey, while still holding the ball. Sand flies up; the scene highlights the physical intensity of the game at Lake Jarun in Zagreb during the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
The German national beach handball team celebrates its 2-0 victory over Denmark at the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship in Zagreb. The team strikes a victory pose on the beach at Lake Jarun, with strong support from the coaching staff and support team. The black jerseys with yellow accents mark a successful day of competition on the international stage. 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Pauline Borrmann, No. 18 on the German women’s national beach handball team, takes a shot with the green ball, while a Brazilian opponent (No. 10) watches from the background. The scene takes place at Lake Jarun in Zagreb in front of a well-attended grandstand featuring a visible German flag. 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 winds up for a shot in the sunshine at Lake Jarun in Zagreb, the green ball is clearly visible above her head. Brazilian opponents and Amélie Möllmann (No. 66) of the German women’s national beach handball team watch the action in the background. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Lena Klingler, 17, The German women’s national beach handball team is shown in an offensive position with the green ball at Lake Jarun. The player in the orange jersey is being pressured by two opponents in yellow-green jerseys. The scene depicts an intense moment of play at the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship in Zagreb on June 23, 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Pauline Borrmann 18: A member of the German women’s national beach handball team makes a spectacular play at the IHF Beach Handball World Championship in Zagreb, throwing the ball at the goal while in mid-air. In the background, a Brazilian opponent 2 watches the action. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Dilayla Alarslan, a member of the German women’s beach handball national team, raises both arms in the air and celebrates a victory at Lake Jarun in Zagreb. Spectators and the playing field can be seen in the background. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
The German women s national beach handball team is in the midst of an intense timeout discussion at Lake Jarun in Zagreb. Julia Drachsler (15) and her teammates, including Amelie Möllmann (66), listen intently. 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
The Brazilian women s national beach handball team celebrates exuberantly on the sand court at Lake Jarun in Zagreb. The entire team poses jubilantly with clenched fists, and several players hold their jerseys aloft. 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, throws the green ball at the goal while an opposing player wearing number 2 tries to block the shot. The scene takes place on the sand at Lake Jarun in Zagreb during the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
A player on the German women s national beach handball team leaps dynamically to take a shot, holding the green ball in her raised hand. In the background, a Brazilian opponent (No. 2) closes in, while spectators fill the stands at Lake Jarun. 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Isabel Kattner, a member of the German women’s national beach handball team, jumps in the sand and throws the ball in a dynamic shooting motion, while an opponent tries to block the shot. The scene takes place at Lake Jarun in Zagreb in front of a packed grandstand. 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, holds the green ball ready to shoot and is being pressured by an opponent. The scene takes place on the sand at the IHF Beach Handball World Championship in Zagreb. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Isabel Kattner, a member of the German women’s beach handball national team, throws the ball in a spectacular leap, while a Brazilian opponent jumps to try to block it. The scene takes place on the sand at Lake Jarun in Zagreb during the 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, runs toward the opposing defense with the ball held aloft, preparing to shoot. In the background, the German goalkeeper in an orange jersey and another opposing player can be seen. 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
After their quarterfinal loss, German women’s beach handball players Lucie Kretzschmar (33) and Kirsten Walter (5) are seen in each other’s arms, crying and comforting one another. The emotional scene took place on June 23, 2026, at the IHF Beach Handball World Championship at Lake Jarun in Zagreb IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Dilayla Alarslan, No. 12 of the German women’s national beach handball team, takes a spectacular bicycle kick shot at the goal while two Brazilian players, Nos. 3 and 11, try to block the shot. Sand flies up, the ball is clearly visible—a dramatic moment of action at the tournament on Lake Jarun in Zagreb, 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championship, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx
Lena Klingler, 17, of the German women’s beach handball national team, jumps out of the sand and takes a shot, while a Brazilian opponent (No. 11) watches from the background. In the foreground is the banner for the 12th IHF Beach Handball World Championships in Zagreb. IHF Beach Handball World Championship 2026, June 23, 2026, Zagreb, Lake Jarun Copyright: xspeedshotx xDorianfrickx

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