Eglė Vilnius

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Eglė Vilnius
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Full nameRankinio Klubas Egle Vilnius
Arena University of Educology, Vilnius
League Lithuanian League
2011–123rd
Club colours  
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Website
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RK Eglė Vilnius, also known as Eglė-Šviesa for sponsorship reasons, is a women's handball club from Vilnius, Lithuania. The club has a rich history in both domestic and international competitions.

In the Soviet era, Eglė Vilnius achieved great success, finishing third in the Soviet Championship in 1981 and 1987. [1] The team also reached the final of the EHF Cup twice during this period, in 1982 and 1989. They were unable to lift the trophy, losing to RK Trešnjevka and Chimistul Râmnicu Vâlcea, respectively.

In 1988, Eglė Vilnius finally won their first major international title, the EHF Cup, by defeating Budućnost Titograd in the final. This was a remarkable achievement, and it remains the club's most significant triumph to date. [1]

Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Eglė Vilnius faced new challenges as they adapted to a different landscape of handball in Europe. However, the club continued to perform at a high level, and in 1999 they reached the group stage of the EHF Champions League, [1] which was a remarkable achievement for a Lithuanian team.

Overall, Eglė Vilnius is a highly respected club with a rich history and a strong tradition of success. They continue to compete in both domestic and international competitions, and their fans remain passionate and dedicated to the team. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Balonmano - RK Egle Vilnius (Femenina)" (in Spanish). LosDeportes.info. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  2. Profile in EHF's website