The Japan Handball Association is pleased to announce that Thüringer HC (Germany), the club of Japan Women's National Team "Orizuru Japan" center back Natsuki Aizawa, has advanced to the final of the EHF European League Women 2025/26. The final will take place on Sunday, May 17, at 18:00 local time in Dijon, France.

Match Details

Date & Time: Sunday, May 17, 18:00 throw-off (Monday, May 18, 1:00 JST)

Venue: Dijon, France

Matchup: Thüringer HC (Germany) vs. Dijon Handball (France)

*This will be an away match for Thüringer HC.

Semi-Final Result

In the semi-final held on the previous day, May 16, Thüringer HC faced Viborg HK of Denmark and won with a score of 26-24. Aizawa scored 4 goals, contributing to the team's advance to the final.

About the Tournament

The EHF European League is one of the European cup competitions organized by the European Handball Federation (EHF), ranked second only to the Champions League. Top clubs from various countries participate, resulting in high-level competition.

Thüringer HC won this tournament last season (2024/25), with Aizawa becoming the first Japanese player to win the title. A victory in this tournament would mark their second consecutive championship.

How to Watch

The match will be streamed live in Japan on DAZN (paid subscription required).

▶ https://www.dazn.com/ja-JP/competition/Competition:6db8s9jkbxljoou46brvevaue

Related Links

Official Tournament Page (EHF)

▶ https://ehfel.eurohandball.com/women/2025-26/

Semi-Final Highlights (YouTube)

▶ https://youtu.be/E98jSludIQE

FACT BOX

  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: Event
  • Organizations: DAZN