Gloria Bistriţa announces the transfers of Ivana Kapitanović and Nikolina Vukčević
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- 11 Jul 2024
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The women's handball team Gloria Bistriţa has bolstered its squad with the addition of two significant players: goalkeeper Ivana Kapitanović and pivot Nikolina Vukčević.
Ivana Kapitanović
Ivana Kapitanović, a highly experienced goalkeeper, joins Gloria Bistriţa from the vice-champion team Rapid Bucharest. She brings with her a wealth of experience, having been a multiple national champion in Croatia and France, and a participant in the Champions League Final Four Tournament. Kapitanović has also represented Croatia in the European Championships in 2018 and 2022, as well as the World Championship in 2021. In Romania, she has earned a silver medal in the National League and was a finalist in the Supercup twice (2022-2023).
Nikolina Vukčević
Nikolina Vukčević, a Montenegrin pivot, has previously played for Buducnost and the Montenegro national team, with appearances in the European Championship in 2020. She is a triple national champion in Montenegro.
Team Composition and Champions League Participation
With these additions, Gloria Bistriţa's roster is strengthened as they prepare to compete in Group A of the Champions League. The group includes formidable teams such as Metz Handball, FTC Budapest, CSM Bucharest, Krim Ljubljana, Storhamar, Nykobing, and Podravka. Gloria Bistriţa was granted a wild card for the Champions League following their performance in the 2024 European League final.
Champions League Schedule
The matches are scheduled to take place from September 7-8, 2024, to February 22-23, 2025. The top two teams in the group will advance directly to the quarterfinals, while the teams finishing in 3rd to 6th places will compete in an eliminatory play-off for the remaining spots.
With the strategic acquisitions of Ivana Kapitanović and Nikolina Vukčević, Gloria Bistriţa is poised to make a significant impact in the upcoming Champions League season, under the guidance of coach Florentin Pera. The team aims to leverage the experience and skills of its new members to achieve success in this prestigious European competition.
