Handball: Natsuki Aizawa's Thüringer HC advances to EHF European League Women 2025/26 Final; game starts at 18:00 local time on May 17
German club Thüringer HC, featuring Japan national team player Natsuki Aizawa, has advanced to the final of the EHF European League Women 2025/26. They defeated Viborg HK of Denmark 26-24 in the semi-final on May 16, with Aizawa contributing 4 goals. The final will be held in Dijon, France, on May 17 at 18:00 local time, against Dijon Handball of France, as the team aims for its second consecutive title.
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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
■ 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