Handball: ZDF crime series becomes ambassador of the Women’s World Cup

The German Handball Federation (DHB) and the Leipzig Organising Committee have awarded the ZDF series SOKO Leipzig as ambassador for the World Women’s Championship (1st place) in the World Cup. till 17. I am pleased that there are so many prominent supporters for our home World Cup,”said national goalkeeper Katja Kramarczyk, who presented the official ambassador’s jersey on Tuesday.

She, too, will have to “experience and master many exciting scenes in front of my box during the World Cup”, added Kramarczyk. Actress Melanie Marschke, who as Ina Zimmermann goes on the hunt for criminals, also sees great similarities between the sport and the series:”In addition to team spirit, action and excitement,” the 47-year-old said,”there is a need for” brains, skill and naturally concentrated women’s power “.

Leipzig is one of six World Cup venues. Among other things, the DHB selection will play its preliminary round of Group D in Messestadt and open the tournament on 1 January. December against Cameroon.