Handball has been one of Hungary’s most popular and successful team sports for decades and plays a particularly important role in the city of Győr. Youth development begins as early as primary school, and the sport is one of the cornerstones of the city’s sporting life. Founded in 1904, ETO has gained international recognition thanks to its more than 120-year tradition and sporting achievements.

Audi Hungaria has been the club’s main sponsor since 1 July 2006. The long-term partnership has not only resulted in outstanding sporting achievements but also serves as an example of corporate social responsibility and commitment to supporting young talent. Over the past twenty years, Győri Audi ETO KC has become a flagship of Hungarian and international women’s handball. During this period, the team has won 19 Hungarian championship titles, 16 Hungarian Cup trophies, 2 Hungarian Super Cup titles and 7 EHF Champions League titles. The club has made a significant contribution to establishing Győr and Hungarian sport among the European and global elite of women’s handball. Internationally, Győri Audi ETO KC has been regarded as one of the most successful women’s handball teams of the past fifteen years.

During halftime of the anniversary match, a ceremonial event took place on the court. To commemorate the beginnings of the partnership, club president Anita Görbicz presented Audi Hungaria CEO Michael Breme with a symbolic jersey – similar to the gesture made when the first sponsorship agreement was signed, when the company’s then Chief Financial Officer received a jersey as a commemorative gift.

As part of the event, Audi Hungaria presented the “Audi Hungaria Győri ETO Handball Youth Development Award” to 20-year-old youth player Dalma Varga in recognition of her outstanding performance. The ceremonial throw-off of the 2nd half of the match was performed by Michael Breme.

“The twenty years we have shared with Győri Audi ETO KC are not only about sporting success, but above all about shared values: commitment, team spirit, continuous development and responsibility towards young talent. We are proud that Audi Hungaria, as naming sponsor and main sponsor, has contributed to elevating Győr and Hungarian women’s handball to the world elite,” emphasized Michael Breme, Chairman of the Board of Management of Audi Hungaria.

“The cooperation with Audi Hungaria over the past twenty years has provided a stable foundation for the club’s long-term and consistent development. Without shared thinking, shared values and mutual trust, we would not have been able to achieve the successes that today not only Győr but the entire Hungarian sports community can be proud of,” highlighted Edina Fata, Managing Director of Győri ETO Kft., on the occasion of the anniversary.

The joint goal of Audi Hungaria and Győri Audi ETO KC remains unchanged: to strengthen women’s handball in the long term, support youth development and set an example of successful cooperation between sport and industry.