Handball: Hungary’s Veszprem claim IHF Club World Championship 2024 title in thrilling final

Mahmoud Elassal , Thursday 3 Oct 2024

Hungary’s Telekom Veszprem secured victory over Germany’s SC Magdeburg with a 34-33 win in the final match of the 17th IHF Men's Club World Championship 2024, claiming the championship title in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital on Thursday.

(Photo: International Handball Federation X account)

Telekom Veszprem needed to go into overtime after the full-time period ended in a 28-28 draw between the two teams.

At halftime, SC Magdeburg held a narrow 14-13 lead over the eventual champions, Telekom Veszprem.

Veszprem showcased their strength throughout the championship, defeating Barcelona 39-34 in the semifinals. Meanwhile, Magdeburg faced off against bronze medalists Ahly of Egypt, losing 28-24 in the semifinals held on Tuesday.

The 2024 IHF Men’s Club World Championship marks the 17th edition of this annual handball tournament, running from September 27 to October 3 in Egypt's New Administrative Capital under the governance of the International Handball Federation (IHF).

With nine teams divided into three groups of three, the group winners and the best second-placed team advanced to the semifinals.

Earlier on Thursday, Egypt’s Ahly secured the bronze medal by defeating Barcelona 32-29 in a competitive match at the prestigious tournament.

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