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HC Alkaloid continues its hard work in Mavrovo as it prepares for the new season in Macedonian handball and on the international stage. With three new players joining the squad and adding further value to the team, the club will be aiming for the best possible results in Macedonia, while also seeking to further promote Macedonian handball beyond the country’s borders.

Captain Igor Gjorgiev will once again be part of the squad which, alongside its domestic commitments this season, will also compete in the EHF European Cup and the newly established Regional League.

“Personally, I feel great, and the team is full of positive energy. We are working hard. We spent two weeks training in Skopje, and now we are in Mavrovo. We will try to make the most of this period to get better coordinated as a team. We have three new players, all experienced and with plenty of matches under their belts, and they will certainly add value to the squad. Last season was a difficult one for us for several reasons, but that is behind us now, and with clear minds and positive energy, we are turning our focus to the challenges ahead. We need to learn from the past, and we are working hard to prepare for what lies ahead. The Macedonian league is becoming more competitive year after year, with quality teams, and everyone strengthening their squads, particularly the teams from the ‘big four’. An exciting season awaits us. We have a good team, we will compete on four fronts, and we will fight for results in every match right until the end,” said Gjorgiev.

During the preparations, pivot Marko Stojkovikj also shared his thoughts, with the experienced player set to play an important role in both defense and attack for HC Alkaloid.

“So far, preparations are going very well. We are all healthy, and that is the most important thing. We are preparing physically, tactically, and mentally so that we can have a successful season. We all have high ambitions and want to achieve good results on all fronts. Everyone at the club is ready to give their maximum. We followed a program during the off-season and arrived here well prepared, so the required work won’t be difficult. We have added three experienced players with plenty of matches behind them, while the rest of us know each other well, having been together for a long time. The chemistry is good, so we will be ready to take on the challenges ahead,” said Stojkovikj.