SG BBM Bietigheim defeats Balingen and takes the lead in the table!

SG BBM Bietigheim defeats Balingen and takes the lead in the table!

On December 29, 2025, SG BBM Bietigheim won an impressive top game against the previous league leaders Balingen with 32:27. At no point in the game was Balingen able to gain the upper hand, so the SG showed a strong team performance both offensively and defensively. With this victory, the SG draws level on points with the new league leaders from Dresden, which makes the starting position in the league clearly exciting. Player Claus reported a significant improvement in his personal performance after an injury and emphasized the pressure to show a reaction to the recent defeat against Potsdam. The atmosphere in the game was very motivating for the team, which apparently also had an impact on their performance. This is done by Bietigheim newspaper supports.

SG BBM can look back on a season marked by ups and downs. The derby win against Frisch Auf Göppingen, which ended 31:30, was only the second home win for the SG this season. Coach Iker Romero praised his team's willpower, with Jonathan Fischer standing out as the best thrower with 10 goals. Tom Wolf also contributed significantly to the victory and scored 6 goals, 3 of which were from 7-meter throws. On the Frisch Auf Göppingen side, Josip Sarac and Marcel Schiller were the best throwers with 7 goals each. SG BBM Bietigheim currently has 12 points and is overtaking HC Erlangen. The team is now in a comfortable position, while Frisch Auf has 19 points to his name and can probably avoid relegation Stuttgart News reported.

The challenges in handball

Handball is a highly dynamic sport that is associated with a high injury rate and is one of the sports with the most and most serious injuries. These facts illustrate the injury statistics recorded in a recent analysis. While significant instances of injury have been documented in both training and games, data shows that the majority of injuries are either traumatic in nature or due to overuse. In seniors, an injury rate of 11.2 to 14.3 time-loss-related injuries per 1,000 hours of competitive playing time was found. For teenagers this value is 8.3 for boys and 10.4 for girls during games. Contact injuries are particularly common, particularly to the head, hands, shoulders and ankles, such as the comprehensive examination Aspetar clarified.

Data shows that ankle, knee and head injuries are common and non-contact injuries result in longer absences than contact injuries. Additionally, the high incidence of knee injuries, including cruciate ligament injuries, is particularly notable, especially among female players. The need for comprehensive research and better prevention strategies in handball therefore becomes unavoidable in order to minimize the risk for the players and promote their health.