Limburg Lions

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The Limburg Lions are a handball club based in Sittard-Geleen, Netherlands. Officially known as Tophandbal Zuid Limburg, the team was formed in 2008 through the merger of three prominent clubs: HV Sittard, V&L Handbal Geelen, and Beekse Fusie Club.

The Lions have experienced significant success since their inception, winning multiple championships and participating in prestigious European competitions. In the Dutch Championship, they have claimed victory on three occasions (2015, 2016, and 2017), while also securing runner-up finishes in 2013, 2014, and 2019.

In addition to domestic triumphs, Limburg Lions has enjoyed success in international tournaments. The team won two BeNe Leagues titles during the 2014/2015 season, following a merger that brought together the best teams from Limburg. This achievement marked an important milestone for the club, solidifying their position as a force to be reckoned with in Dutch handball.

The Lions have also established partnerships with prominent companies, including KEMBIT, which has become associated with the team's name. The club operates under the BeNe League and competes at various levels of competition, showcasing their commitment to excellence in handball.

Historically, Limburg Lions was founded as a result of the merger between HV Sittard, V&L Handbal Geelen, and Beekse Fusie Club in 2008. Since then, they have played their home games in several venues, including the Fitland XL Hall in Sittard and Glanerbrook. The first team has enjoyed success at various levels of competition, while the second team competes in separate leagues.

In Eredivisie, a Dutch football league that is not directly related to handball but shares some similarities with sports competitions, Limburg Lions achieved notable performances during their early seasons. In 2008/2009, they secured fourth place and fifth place consecutively from the previous two years. The team's first major performance came in the 2010/2011 season when they qualified for the championship final.

However, despite reaching the finals of Eredivisie competitions, Limburg Lions has not claimed a national title in this league. Instead, their focus remains on competing at the highest level in handball tournaments such as the BeNeLux liga and EHF Cup.