Our Legends
It is clear that many of today’s and yesterday’s stars has participated in the tournament. Here´s some of them.
Legends of Partille Cup
National team profile, Champion League Champion 2016
"Partille Cup is the best tournament in the world. I have participated ten or eleven times. Even today, I try to visit Partille Cup as often as I can, which tends to be every year. I love to stroll on Heden, in the very center of Gothenburg, and meet people from all over the world. Partille Cup’s effort to make handball a global sport can not be underestimated."
Super star as a player, voted the world’s best coach
"Partille Cup is one of the most important ambassadors for the world of handball. I myself played a couple of times, but it’s not the results that first pops up in mind but rather the warm atmosphere and all the laughter and all the meetings with people from all over the world."
World Champion and European Champion. Great national idol
"I have been involved in Partille Cup twice, I think it’s the perfect tournament for young handball players! I look back on my trips to Gothenburg and Partille Cup with joy. The matches are played outdoors which I think makes it extra fun."
World Champion, star at the national team star and Paris Saint Germain
"The organizers of the Partille Cup does a fantastic job. High-class handball intermingled with a cross-border relations at the side of the handball fields. Handball is a great family where all show each other respect. Partille Cup is an important part of handball development in the world."
1900’s best handball player in the world.
"I’ve actually never played Partille Cup myself, but I’ve been a coach several times, participated in the Opening Ceremonies and a few exhibition matches. I am at place every year to meet with handball friends and to soak up the unique atmosphere in the heart of Gothenburg."
World Champion, captain of the national team and a star player in THW Kiel
"I have only positive memories of Gothenburg, there were two glorious weeks when we won the European Open in 2005! It was a while ago, but even today, when I hear about Partille Cup and Gothenburg, it creates only positive feelings."
Do you know another legend?
If so, please let us know. The criteria are that the person must have participated, as a player or team leader, in a tournament organized by Partille Cup. Furthermore, we want to know which year the legend attended, other merits and justification. The person that gives us correct information will be rewarded!
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