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JORGE DARGEL
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In the end, the miracle did not happen. He Vipers Kristiansand declared bankruptcy after failing to raise around 2.2 million euros before last Friday to avoid bankruptcy given its serious economic situation. The call for help launched the previous week to receive financial aid has not been enough to obtain that amount of money, something not easy in this sport.
“It is with great regret that we have to inform you that the boards of directors have come to the conclusion that there is no basis for continuing to operate. Despite intense efforts to find solutions, unfortunately we have not been able to secure a sustainable financial future for the club.” , he prayed statement from the Norwegian club, announced late last Sunday night.
The immediate consequence is that His entire squad, including Spanish international Paula Arcos, has received the letter of freedom to sign for other teams.. A complete setback also for the workers and fans of the Nordic entity, with 86 years of history. “We are deeply saddened to now find ourselves at this crossroads, and understand that this decision affects many: partners, staff, volunteers, players, collaborators and, not least, the fans who have been by our side through the ups and downs.”
In this way, the Vipers Kristiansand, three-time Champions League winners consecutively in 2021, 2022 and 2023,will leave immediately the domestic competitions and also the Champions League. A setback for the world of women’s handball by losing a club that was experiencing its golden age as the great dominator in Norway since 2017 and one of the most powerful teams in Europe thanks to a template plagued of stars such as Katrine Lunde, Silje Solberg, Jamina Roberts, Lois Abbingh and Larissa Nüsser or Merel Freriks.
