Stories from Szeged · Hungary

Two-time Olympic medalist Anna Puławska of Poland won a bronze medal in the 100m kayaking event at the World Cup competition in Szeged, Hungary. Puławska had previously won her preliminary round and semi-final.

Canoeing quotas are being discussed, with the K4 discipline identified as a priority women's event featuring 11 boats and 44 places. Athletes Shidova and Bugarova will compete in K2, and Bianca will attempt K1 at 500 meters, although this discipline was removed in Szeged.

SCM Magdeburg defeated Hungarian club Pick Szeged 35-28 in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. The seven-goal lead provides an advantage heading into the return match scheduled for May 7. In the European League quarterfinals, Flensburg led Annenhofer 20-19 at halftime. Gisli Christianesen and Albin Lagergren each scored seven goals to lead the win. The victory was described as well-deserved by the sports report. Players Christian Zorn and Albin Lagerin each scored seven goals during the match. The team, led by coach Benedikt Wieger, faced challenges with offensive effectiveness and missed opportunities against the Hungarian goalkeeper. Despite these difficulties, the team managed to build a five-goal lead, reaching a score of 10 to 5. Offensive errors allowed the opponent to narrow the margin before halftime.