Handball: Karabatic counts Germany among the candidates for the title

Three-time world handball player Nikola Karabatic counts defending champions Germany at the European Championship in Croatia (12th place). till 28. January) to the circle of candidates for victory. Croatia is the top favourite for him, however,”Croatia is the big favourite due to its home advantage. But they are also under great pressure,”said the Frenchman.

Nikola Karabatic sees a number of nations with chances to win the title:”In addition, Denmark, Spain, Norway, Germany and Slovenia also have a chance of winning the title.

Karabatic could face a final against Germany and his club-mates Uwe Gensheimer (Paris St. That sounds good, it would be a great success for us – but certainly also for Germany,”said the ex-professional of THW Kiel:” Our first goal is the semi-finals. I look forward to every opponent, including Germany.”

Karabatic won the European Championship title with France in 2006,2010 and 2014. Under coach Christian Prokop, Germany will start as the defending champion.