France prepares for meeting Romania in a double header to start the season. Meanwhile, a new captain receives responsibility in the successful team, Grace Zaadi Deuna has been appointed according to Handnews.
Zaadi Deuna takes over the role since Estelle Nze Minko has begun a handball break because of pregnancy.
The new team captain, 31 is close to scoring 400 goals and the amazing career in the blue jersey contains a seven year-period (2016 to 2023) with eight medals in major championships.
– It’s a great source of pride. I want to draw inspiration from the captains I’ve known, while also bringing my own personality, she says in Handnews article.
Sebastien Gardillou, in charge of leading France to further podium positions, has also appointed Laura Glauser and Tamara Horacek co-captains.
– Grace symbolizes the legacy and history of this team. Her maturity, her ability to unite, and her role as a bridge between staff and players make her the ideal candidat, says the coach according to Handnews.