HBL rejects application for league topping: ASV Hamm disappointed!

HBL rejects application for league topping: ASV Hamm disappointed!

In the handball world, it will be exciting: Currently, some clubs are in the second Bundesliga in the clinch with the handball Bundesliga (HBL). A joint application by the ASV Hamm-Westfalen and the Dessau-Roßlauer HV to temporarily increase the league on 19 teams for the 2025/26 season was rejected. This triggers great disappointment with those responsible for the ASV, as reported.

The late discontinuation of a crucial game brought considerable uncertainties to the planning for the coming season. While Dessau-Roßlau ended the season with a 30:24 victory over Tusem Essen as a tenth, the players of ASV Hamm-Westphalia only placed in 17th place. Managing Director Markus Fuchs emphasizes that the late decision not only affected the squad planning for the next season, but also endangered existing sponsorship contracts.

conflict of competition in the league

The situation becomes even more critical, since the inequality in the viewers' approvals at the games, as well as [world] (https://www.welt.de/sport/article233648515/Afeisstart-handball-handliga-throat, competition.html) could have had an impact on the championship and descent. The ASV had lost valuable time when selling season tickets and other seasonal activities, which also put on the financial situation. Fuchs expressed that the late discovery of the game brought many negative consequences and that in the event of a relegation, an extensive restructuring of the squad would be required.

The HBL decided against the application to avoid creating a precedent. Nevertheless, Fuchs sees the need for changes in the rule and hopes for a positive vote of the general meeting. A vote on the application is expected on Thursday. Despite the difficult situation, Fuchs is optimistic: "We have to look ahead and plan the future. The topic is ticked off," he said in an interview.

news from the league

The choice of HBL President Uwe Schwenker, who was unanimously confirmed in office for another four years, shows that the league continues to seek stability. The managing director of Dessau-Roßlau, Glock, who is now represented the interests of the 2nd handball Bundesliga, is also new to the Presidium. He expressed pleasure about the trust of the delegates and sees the new role as an exciting challenge.

The coming season in the handball Bundesliga starts on Wednesday evening with the duel between the THW Kiel and Balingen. The question of the audience approval is a central topic and could mess up the dynamics in the competition. For the clubs that fight in the lower table regions, inequality in the number of spectators is a sudden, serious problem.