TuS Vinnhorst Strengthens Handball Squad with Joshua Thiele
Hannover, Germany – March 25, 2026 – Handball club TuS Vinnhorst has announced the signing of Joshua Thiele, a Kreisläufer (pivot) from Bergischer HC, for the upcoming season. This addition marks a complete overhaul of the team’s Kreis position, following the earlier acquisition of Luis Rodriguez.
A Return to Roots for Thiele
The 28-year-old Thiele, who previously played handball in Hannover during his youth and early professional career, is returning to his sporting homeland. He transitions from the 1. Handball Bundesliga (HBL) with Bergischer HC to join the third-division TuS Vinnhorst.
Strategic Reinforcement for Vinnhorst
“We not only wanted a good complement to the young Luis Rodriguez, but above all an experienced and physically strong pivot who will assist us in the future to continue to bring our previous physical presence to the table,” stated Vinnhorst sports director Guido Stannek in a press release.
Coach Lenhoff on Thiele’s Impact
Head coach Lars Lenhoff expressed his enthusiasm for Thiele’s arrival, saying, “We are looking forward to Joshua and the fact that he is coming back to Hanover. He will be important for us on both sides of the field.”
Thiele’s Perspective
Thiele himself shared his excitement about the move, stating, “I am firmly convinced that I can help with my experience and am looking forward to continuing to grow with the tasks of this up-and-coming club. I am looking forward to Hanover and would like to thank those responsible who gave me the feeling from the first conversation that they really wanted me to come to Hanover.”
Bergischer HC Wishes Thiele Well
Fabian Gutbrod, sports director of Bergischer HC, offered his best wishes to Thiele, saying, “We are happy for Joshi that things are looking up again after the long injury break and that he has found an ambitious club close to home in the summer. We wish him all the best personally and sportingly for his future path.” handball-world.news
Cooperation with Hannover-Burgdorf
TuS Vinnhorst has been strengthening its team through cooperation with the Recken from Hannover-Burgdorf, securing Luis Rodriguez through a two-way player agreement following an injury on their Kreisläufer position. tusvinnhorst.com
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