Team Tvis Holstebro
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Wikipedia - Holstebro
Holstebro is the main town in Holstebro Municipality, Denmark. The town, bisected by Storåen ("The Large Creek") and has a population of 37,022 (1 January 2023).
History
The town arose at a ford by the creek, and later a bridge was erected. The name probably derives from holdested ved broen (lit, "a resting place by the bridge").
Holstebro was first mentioned in a letter from Bishop Thyge of Ribe in 1274. A large fire in 1552 destroyed many of the town's old buildings.
On 11 February 1962 parts of Holstebro were hit by a high-end F3/T7 tornado. This was the most devastating tornado in Denmark's history & 3rd strongest. The tornado travelled 13 km with a max width of 500 meters. More than 100 homes were damaged or destroyed. Large brick apartments had their roof torn off and large parts of their third storey destroyed. A concrete barn was entirely destroyed with only one to two exterior walls still standing, and a mobile home was tossed into the air. Damage cost reached 14 million DKK as of 1962, or about 188.9 mil dkk as of 2022
On 10 August 1975, Holstebro recorded a temperature of 36.4 °C (97.5 °F), which is the highest temperature to have ever been recorded in Denmark.
Team Tvis Holstebro is known for its strong defense and fast-paced offense, which is led by a talented group of players. The team's roster includes some of the best handball players in Denmark, including goalkeeper Rikke Poulsen, left wing Louise Burgaard, and right back Kristina Jørgensen.
The team's home arena is the Gråkjær Arena, which has a seating capacity of 4,000 spectators. The arena is known for its lively atmosphere and passionate fans, who support the team through thick and thin.
Overall, Team Tvis Holstebro is a highly respected handball team that has achieved great success both domestically and internationally. With a talented roster and a dedicated fan base, the team is poised to continue its winning ways for years to come.