Alexander Lechner: New Star changes to the Leoben Sportunion!

Alexander Lechner: New Star changes to the Leoben Sportunion!

Leoben, Österreich - The handball in Austria is booming - and you can tell in Leoben! The Sportunion Leoben has an exciting newcomer: Alexander Lechner will strengthen the team from the coming season. The 23-year-old changes from the BT Füchsen to the Mur on a loan and brings a breath of fresh air to the back of the Leobener. Lechner has his handball roots in Trofaiach, where he celebrated championships with current teammates, as Marian Schweiger and Elias Typtolt, in youth.

Lechner, who scored 133 goals in 31 missions for HIB GrossSkschaden Stahl Graz last season, is valued for his offensive strength and constant use, especially in crucial relegation games. These qualities will certainly benefit the Leoben Sportunion, which is currently taking third place in the HLA Challenge and would like to go into the coming season with the momentum of a "handball boom" in Austria. President Alfred Leitold emphasizes how important Lechner's mental attitude is for the team.

club history and success

The handball sports union Leoben, founded in 1947, can look back on an eventful history. As reported wikipedia, the club colors are red and blue, and the games take place in the Leoben-Donawitz sports hall. The hall offers a total of around 1000 spectators. The association has celebrated several successes in the past, including promotion to the Bundesliga East in the 1995/1996 season and repeated championship titles in the Austrian League. In 2005 the Sportunion Leoben even secured the Austrian Bundesliga championship title.

With Lechner on board, the club hopes to be able to build on old successes again. The player himself is positive about the change and emphasizes that he wants to develop both in terms of sport and personally. A common goal is to celebrate success with the club and thus actively shape the future of the Sportunion Leoben.

increasing enthusiasm for handball

ABON ALL ABORAL Austria can be felt in an increasing enthusiasm for handball. According to Handball World, the number of spectators in the HLA master league clearly pointed out. With strong ratings on television and a growing interest in social media, fresh wind comes into handball. In particular, the international performance of the Austrian men's national team has had the enthusiasm for sport.

This is also evident in the number of spectators. Around 1,350 fans visit the games in the sports hall on the lake in Vorarlberg, and interest is growing steadily. This trend could also benefit the Leoben Sportunion, because young players like Alexander Lechner in particular stand for a promising future. It remains exciting how the Leobenians will beat in the coming season!

Further information can be found on the website of the Sportunion Leoben.