The tournament will run from 15 to 31 January and its hosts – aside from Gdansk – are Krakow (where their matches will play the Poles and the final phase will take place), Katowice and Wroclaw. In the Ergo Arena teams will compete Denmark, Russia, Hungary and Montenegro. It’s a very attractive set, because in addition to teams from the Balkans, each of the other teams included in the broad European leaders. The favorite will – of course – the Danes, who defend the silver medal they have won in 2014 in their own facilities. Two years earlier, they won the European Championship and 2013 years were vice-champions of the world. As you can see this team with the absolute masthead that the tournament should fight for the podium.
I just fans from Denmark for a few days rule the Ergo Arena. Handball enjoys the country’s enormous popularity and many fans support their teams – even female – all world events. The proximity of Gdansk, as well as convenient air connections make, that we can expect a real invasion of the buzzing, cheerful and colorful white and red army. It is estimated that it can count a total of from 3 to 5 thousand.! Especially for this occasion, a project of “Denmark in Gdansk” whereby the Danish fans not only watch matches of his team, but also feel the atmosphere of the city.
– We are delighted that we will be able to show the Danes, which Poland has to offer. At the same time we hope that the people of Gdansk will help us make guests feel comfortable with Denmark in their city. Many of them come here the first time, so we hope it’s nice to spend time so that ties Polish-Danish become even stronger – says Milica Lečice, head of the project “Denmark in Gdansk.”
As part of the Danish supporters of the project not only will participate in pre- and post-match events, but also will visit museums and other tourist attractions of the city to not only taste of Polish hospitality, but also the rich history of Gdansk. Interest in the European Championship matches in Gdansk exceeded all expectations. On the first day (January 16) set already sold 9.5 thousand. tickets! In this officially over fifteen hundred bought the Danes, but surely you get them in the hall much more. About 900 tickets purchased Russians in the minority are Hungarians (200-300) and Montenegrins (around 100). Very few tickets was also another match days – on January 18 only within the limits of 200, on January 20 and about 400.
– This is really impressive, expecting to fill the hall at 80-90 percent, while it seems that in all three days will be sets – says the head of the press office of the Gdansk Thomas Dobiecki part of the tournament. Last tickets (sold in a package for the whole day), you can purchase by the European Handball Federation www.pol2016.ehf-euro.com and platform eBilet.pl. Passes also may be purchased in Empik stores in Poland and at the ticket office No. 3 Ergo Arena (Monday-Friday, hours. 10-16, as well as match days to the start of the meeting). It is worth mentioning that the matches of the championship at the Ergo Arena accredited as much as 175 journalists from all over the world, and the aid will serve approx. 150 volunteers.
– I’m not surprised that the tickets that sell well because the group is very interesting, and the Tri-City environment handball is really strong and the sport has always been popular here – said former Polish representative, world championship medalist Artur Siódmiak. – It’s nice that Ergo Arena will be a white-red not only because of our fans, which after all will be a majority, but the Danes. Handball is the country’s national sport, so surely awaits us in Gdansk true celebration and survive unforgettable emotions – there is no doubt Siódmiak.
– There are many indications that it will be a record-breaking event in many respects. Starting from ticket sales, and the total number of viewers in the ending. The current record of 2014 years in Denmark is 316 thousand. spectators in the halls. We expect more – says a member of the Executive Committee of the European Handball Federation George Elias. – We will be broadcast on 175 television stations which may generate a record number of viewers – two billion! – Adds Elijah.
It is interesting the first time – especially for the opportunity to Euro 2016 – changed the color of the pitch, which will play football. So far handball was known for the yellow boxes to the game and dark blue surroundings. Now the court will change in just a blue with dark-blue fields bramkowymi and the environment will be seen in red.
– It looks really impressive! – Provides George Elias.
For those who will not be able to watch live matches in the Ergo Arena organizers have prepared the Fan Zone, which will on the Coal Market and will be able to accommodate approx. 900 people. It will be open daily throughout the duration of the event, in 17-23 hours (15, 17, 20 and 29 January will start at. 15). On the last day of the championship, which is January 31, watching a fight for the medals will begin in the chair. 12.
In addition to the huge large video screen on handball fans waiting area of gastronomy, which will be served with warm and cold meals and drinks and beer. Will function as an entertainment zone with numerous attractions.
The right to host the European Championships in Gdansk cost 4 million zł, an agreement was concluded for three years, in addition to the championship in Gdansk hosted, among others, tournament friendly in November.
Schedule of matches at the Ergo Arena
JANUARY 16: Hungary – Montenegro (h. 18) The opening ceremony in Gdansk (approx. 19.50) Denmark – Russia (20.15)
JANUARY 18: Russia – Hungary (18), Montenegro – Denmark (20.15)
January 20: Russia – Montenegro (17.15), Denmark – Hungary (20)
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