As part of the Women’s U19 European Handball Championship, the educational event “Respect Your Talent” took place at the Verde sports hall in Podgorica, organized by the European Handball Federation (EHF).

The event gathered 1️⃣2️⃣0️⃣ players from 24 national teams, who had the opportunity to participate in an interactive program and hear motivational talks and personal experiences from some of the greatest legends in women’s handball.

Three handball icons gave the event a special significance — Katrine Lunde, Anna Vyakhireva, and Ana Gros, who shared stories from their illustrious careers, advice on professional growth, mental preparation, balancing sports and life commitments, and the importance of personal responsibility off the court.

🔹 Katrine Lunde is a three-time Olympic champion, seven-time European champion, and seven-time EHF Champions League winner. Frequently named to all-star teams at major tournaments, she is considered one of the best goalkeepers in handball history.

🔹 Anna Vyakhireva is an Olympic champion and MVP of the Olympic Games, Champions League winner, MVP of both World and European Championships, and a multiple-time member of All-Star teams. Her creativity and flair made her one of the most unstoppable right backs in the sport.

🔹 Ana Gros is one of the most lethal right backs in European handball over the past decade. She has won the Champions League, was twice named to the competition’s All-Star Team, and once its top scorer. She has competed in the Olympic and World Championships, as well as four EHF EUROs.

The event was also attended by Montenegrin national team players Teodora Rončević, Natalija Lekić, Elena Mitrović, Ksenija Gašević, and Mia Grujić.