French handball legend returns to retirement after short spell at Danish club

Beatrice Edwige in action for Ikast in a game against Copenhagen Handball
Beatrice Edwige in action for Ikast in a game against Copenhagen HandballČTK / imago sportfotodienst / Gonzales Photo/Tobias Jorgensen

The 37-year-old French handball legend, Beatrice Edwige, was urged out of retirement to help out Ikast Handball in a difficult situation as the Danish outfit has three line players injured but after just a couple of months in action in the Danish Kvindeliga, Edwige who has won the European Champions, World Championships and the Olympic tournament with "Les Bleus" will now return to her mother country to enjoy her retirement.

Beatrice deserves a huge thank you for stepping in when we had three line players out. She came straight from her handball retirement and helped in any way she could from day one on the court, not least with her vast experience. It has always been the plan that she would be with us during these months and then return to France, which was the premise for her saying yes to helping,” says director Daniel Gronhoj.

Despite the short spell, Edwige looks back on her Danish handball adventure with pleasure.  

“I would like to thank Ikast Handball, the supporters, the volunteers, and the players. I received a very warm welcome, and this experience gave me the opportunity to discover Denmark and the Danish league. I send a big thank you to all of you", says Edwige to the club website. 

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