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February 2, 2025

Text and photo by: Elisabeth von Seelen

"I've probably practised the same shot a million times"!!!

Scoop:
Interview with Mikkel Hansen:
One of Denmark's greatest handball stars of all time, Mikkel Hansen, has just retired as a professional handball player and retired from the national handball team. Børnereporternes Elisabeth and Agnes caught up with Mikkel Hansen for a mini-interview the day before he travelled to the Olympics in Paris with the men's national team.

Photo with Mikkel Hansen

One of Denmark's greatest handball stars of all time, Mikkel Hansen, has just retired as a professional handball player and retired from the national handball team. Børnereporternes Elisabeth and Agnes caught up with Mikkel Hansen for a mini-interview the day before he travelled to the Olympics in Paris with the men's national team.

How many years have you played handball?

ANSWER: "I've been playing handball since I was 8 years old, so 28 years in total."

What is your BIGGEST experience in your handball career?

ANSWER: It was winning the Olympics in Rio. (Mikkel Hansen also ended up winning Olympic gold with the men's national team in Paris after this interview, ed.)

Why did you choose to play handball?

ANSWER: "Because I thought it was fun then, and I still do."

Was it difficult to make the national team?

ANSWER: "Yes, it takes a lot of practice. I've probably practised the same shot a million times!!!"

Fun facts about Mikkel Hansen:

  • - He was born on 22 October 1987.
  • - He is 36 years old and the father of two boys.
  • - He has played handball for 20 years.
  • - He has won European, World and Olympic gold medals.
  • - Mikkel Hansen has played over 260 international matches for Denmark.
  • - The Paris Olympics was the second time he won Olympic gold with the men's national team.
  • - His father, Flemming Hansen, also played on the Danish men's national handball team.
  • - Mikkel Hansen has been voted the world's best player three times by the International Handball Federation (IHF).
  • - That was in 2011, 2015 and 2018.

Source: TV2 Sport, Danish Handball