No miracle was done: Norwegian Vipers files for bankruptcy

Finally, the miracle did not work out. The Snakes Kristiansand filed for bankruptcy after failing to raise about 2.2 million euros He accepted last Friday to avoid bankruptcy due to his serious economic situation. The distress call launched last week to receive financial assistance was not enough to get this amount of money, which is not easy in this sport.

“It is with great regret that we inform you that the boards of directors have come to the conclusion that there is no basis for further work. Despite intensive efforts to find solutions, unfortunately we have not been able to secure a sustainable financial future for the club, ” read Statement from the Norwegian club, It was announced late last Sunday night.

The direct result is that His entire team, including Spanish international Paula Arcos, received a letter of freedom to be able to sign with other teams. A complete setback also for the workers and fans of the northern entity, with 86 years of history. “We are deeply saddened that we now find ourselves at this crossroads, and we understand that this decision affects many: partners, employees, volunteers, players, collaborators and, not least, the fans who have been by our side during the ups and downs.”

In this way, the Vipers Kristiansand, three-time Champions League champion Respectively in 2021, 2022 and 2023,He will leave Immediately Domestic competitions as well as the Champions League. A setback for the world of women’s handball with the loss of a A club that has lived its golden era as the great dominator in Norway since 2017 and one of the strongest teams in Europe Thanks to a template Plagued From The stars Such as Katrin Lund, Selje Solberg, Jamina Roberts, Lois Abeng and Larisa N. ermser or Mireille Frerichs.