Just before next WRHL meeting which will take place in Ljubljana on Tuesday, wrhl.info talks to Predrag Bošković. President of WRHL is satisfied with the job done so far and optimistic about the future.

Wrhl.info: Since this is your first interview on official web page of WRHL, let us start with main reasons for starting WRHL competition?

Predrag Bošković: “Above all, main reason was to increase quality level of women’s handball in our region. To create competition which will offer greater number of quality matches for all clubs participants and to build competition which will be more then just introduction and preparation for Champions League.”

Wrhl.info: First half of WRHL season is behind us. Are you satisfied so far?

Predrag Bošković: “I have to be satisfied, especially having in mind all the problems which we had from the very beginning. It is certain that everything can be much better and we will keep working to improve WRHL in all segments. Some of the national federations and some of the clubs caused us problems, although we had great support from EHF. And we are very grateful on all  support we are receiving from European Handball Federation.”

“Important thing is that we are solving all the problems which are coming up. There are many clubs from our region (and out of our region) who are interested to join the league and it is also very encouraging.”

Wrhl.info: Can you specify what are the things which have been satisfactory?

Predrag Bošković: “First of all I am satisfied with the fact that we finally managed to do important step in bringing WRHL from idea to real life. All teams participants took WRHL very seriously which is a sign we are on right track. Arbitration was on high level and that is also additional motivation to keep up with good work.”

“Good chance for detailed summary of all our work will be WRHL meeting in Ljubljana on 4th of November, where we will also discuss about future of WRHL.”

Wrhl.info: WRHL started with main sponsor Petrol. What is situation at this moment with sponsors and what are the plans for future?

Predrag Bošković: “Petrol has been with us from the very beginning and our cooperation was extremely important for WRHL. I expect high quality of WRHL matches will attract even more sponsors already in next season.”

Wrhl.info: Radnički still did not play one single match of WRHL?

Predrag Bošković: “We are very sorry about all the things which have happened to Radnički like tragic death of our friend Ljubodrag Tejić, problems with name etc. Unfortunately Radnički will not be a part of WRHL competition, but we are still opened for clubs from Serbian Championship.”

Wrhl.info: There are no undefeated teams in WRHL anymore. It means much interesting competition and many exciting duels which will decide first Champion of WRHL..

Predrag Bošković: “It is one more confirmation of necessity of this league for all teams participants. Especially teams like Hypo, Krim, Podravka, Kometal and Budućnost. I can say that we have plans to make this competition even more interesting.”

Wrhl.info: Montenegrin channel Vijesti showed live all home matches of Budućnost T-Mobile. Will Vijesti continue to broadcast matches from Podgorica and are there any plans with other TV stations?

Predrag Bošković:”This will be one of our top priorities in future. With Vijesti we have great cooperation which will continue on mutual satisfaction.”

“At the end I would like to thank to all of those who believed and supported WRHL and also to all of those who will be part of WRHL project in future."

I.A.