The national handball team is undergoing rejuvenation treatment. 7 experienced World Cup players – a full squad – will no longer be present in the preliminary round of the European Championship against Cyprus. Circle player Simon Ooms (29) is the only one remaining from the Bosklappers.
The Bosklappers? These are Tom Robyns, Jeroen De Beule, Serge Spooren and Simon Ooms.
After the World Cup in Sweden a year ago, the top three dropped out one by one (temporarily). Only Ooms remains for the Red Wolves.
“I was able to play handball with my friends for a long time, now I am the only Bosklapper in the national team,” laughs the new captain.
“That’s just the way it goes. They’re all a little older and have made a decision. I’ll continue with a young team.”
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“Young people still have work”
Young people pay university fees for the time being. In preparation, Belgium lost twice in an exhibition match against the Faroe Islands, who will play the European Championship in Germany this month.
“We tried a few things,” explains T2’s Kevin Jacobs. “We wanted to see some guys in action, while the Faroe Islands were already in European Championship mode.”
“Our experienced internationals played at a high level, the young Wolves still have work to do,” notes the former Sasja player. “They still lack a bit of experience and they still have to grow with the national team.”
Simon Ooms can help young wolves in their growth process. “Together with Quinten Colman”, he explains. “The atmosphere is already good. Everyone believes in the project and that’s nice for a captain.”
The project starts tomorrow in the preliminary round of the European Championship 2026 against Cyprus.
You will be able to follow the match live at 6pm: in our app, on our website and on VRT Canvas. With commentary by Bosklapper Jeroen De Beule.
Former international and Bosklapper Jeroen De Beule makes his debut as co-commentator.
Red Wolves selection for Cyprus
- Nick Braun – Nancy Handball (Fra) *
- Julien Cadel- Sarrebourg Moselle SHB (Women)
- Quinten Colman – Handball Tremblay (from) *
- Sébastien Danesi – Grand Besançon DH (Fra) *
- Nick Deekens – Sporting Pelt
- Louis Delpire – Sporting Pelt *
- Joris Gillé – I drink HC (Ned) *
- Yannick Glorieux – Pontault-Combault HB (Fra) *
- Hamza Hadzic-HC Wezet
- Raphael Kötters – Istres Provence Handball (Fra) *
- Louis Marchal – Hubo Handball
- Simon Ooms – USA Ivry (from) *
- Robin Samyn-HBC Izegem
- Robbe Spooren – Sporting Pelt *
- Seppe Vandenboer-Sporting Pelt
- Arthur Vanhove – Hubo Handball *
* played in the World Cup last year
First leg: Wednesday 10 January in Hasselt
Return: Sunday 14 January to Cyprus
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