"Of course sad": Olympia replacement Reichmann travels off - German Handball

A resolving of the Tobias Reichmann took as a substitute in Tokyo is no longer possible according to regulations, the right outside will take the journey home on Tuesday. This was announced by the German Handball Bund (DHB) on Monday.

For the quarter-finals against Egypt on Tuesday (13.45 clock Mesz, live! At German Handball) Bundestrainer Alfred Gislason can choose 14 from 15 players again. Reichmann, who could only have fallen in case of injury during the preliminary round, is not part of it.

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"I knew what to come to me, of course I'm sad and disappointed that the Olympic games are so out for me - close to it, but not right," European champion Armond said in Rio with the German five years ago Team The bronze medal had brought: "Our team I wish the maximum success and the energy to go to Tokyo three more steps. I will get the thumbs from afar."

with Heinevetter in an external hotel

DHB sports board Axel Kromer thanked Reichmann for the fact that he denied the entire preparation and had to be kept in Tokyo for emergencies. Together with Silvio Heinevetter, Reichmann had lived in an external hotel and at least participating in team training. "Both have shown great sports spirit. That deserves huge respect," Kromer said.

Only remaining reserve players The DHB selection is thus a goalkeeper Heinevetter, who could turn into a possible medal game into a team from injury.

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