Bernadett Ferling
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Bernadett Ferling is a Hungarian handball
player currently playing for Dunaújvárosi NKS and the Hungarian national team
. Between 2009 and 2011 she also served as the club president of Dunaújváros.
as an unknown teenager, but thanks to her outstanding performances she quickly became a beloved player by the fans.
She played a big part of the clubs success story, in which Dunaújváros transformed into one of the best and most feared clubs in Europe. They regularly reached the latest stage of the continental competitions, winning their first title, namely the EHF Cup
in 1998 after a double victory over HC Banská Bystrica in the finals. Ferling took the Hungarian league and cup gold that year as well, which was followed by another four domestic championship and cup success until 2004.
Next year the Danube-side team entered the EHF Champions League
and there was nothing that could prevent them from lifting the most prestigious European trophy. They irresistibly marched through the quarterfinals and semifinals, beating Ikast and Hypo Niederösterreich en route, to face Krim Ljubljana in the finals. Dunaújváros secured a two goal advantage on the first leg and achieved a 26–26 draw in Slovenia, which was just enough to win the title. Later that year Ferling also collected the EHF Champions Trophy.
From the mid 2000s, because of their worsening financial situation and parallelly the strengthening of the rivals, Dunaújváros slowly lost their dominant position and eventually hit rock bottom in 2009, when they could not fulfil payments and most of their players left. To save the team from cessation, a new, fully independent board took over the club, led by Ferling, who has taken the presidential role, joined by other loyal players such as Erzsébet Kocsis
, who was voted IHF World Player of the Year
in 1995, and long-serving playmaker Gabriella Gáspár
.
for 2002, but due to a recurrent injury she was unable to participate on the European Championship that year.
In 2003 she took part on the World Championship
in Croatia, where Hungary won the silver medal. She added another two medals to her success list, after winning bronze both on the 2004 European Championship
and the 2005 World Championship
.
She competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics
in Athens
, and finished fifth with the Hungarian team
. She played at the 2008 Summer Olympics
in Beijing
, where the Hungarian team finished fourth, after losing 20–22 to Russia in the semifinal, and 28–33 to South Korea in the bronze match.
.
Team handball
Handball is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each pass a ball to throw it into the goal of the other team...
player currently playing for Dunaújvárosi NKS and the Hungarian national team
Hungary women's national handball team
The Hungary women's national handball team is the national team of Hungary. It is governed by the Hungarian Handball Federation and takes part in international handball competitions...
. Between 2009 and 2011 she also served as the club president of Dunaújváros.
Club
Born to a sporting family, her mother is a former handball player while his father is a retired footballer. Moved to DunaújvárosDunaújváros
Dunaújváros is a Hungarian city in Central Transdanubia, along the Danube river. It is in Fejér county.-History:Dunaújváros is one of the newest cities of the country...
as an unknown teenager, but thanks to her outstanding performances she quickly became a beloved player by the fans.
She played a big part of the clubs success story, in which Dunaújváros transformed into one of the best and most feared clubs in Europe. They regularly reached the latest stage of the continental competitions, winning their first title, namely the EHF Cup
Women's EHF Cup
The Women's EHF Cup is an official competition for women's handball clubs of Europe. It takes place every year, from September to May. It was first organized by the European Handball Federation in 1993...
in 1998 after a double victory over HC Banská Bystrica in the finals. Ferling took the Hungarian league and cup gold that year as well, which was followed by another four domestic championship and cup success until 2004.
Next year the Danube-side team entered the EHF Champions League
Women's EHF Champions League
The EHF Women's Champions League is an official competition for women's handball clubs of Europe, organized annually by the European Handball Federation . It is the most competitive and prestigious tournament for clubs since the champions of the best national leagues participate on it.- Eligibility...
and there was nothing that could prevent them from lifting the most prestigious European trophy. They irresistibly marched through the quarterfinals and semifinals, beating Ikast and Hypo Niederösterreich en route, to face Krim Ljubljana in the finals. Dunaújváros secured a two goal advantage on the first leg and achieved a 26–26 draw in Slovenia, which was just enough to win the title. Later that year Ferling also collected the EHF Champions Trophy.
From the mid 2000s, because of their worsening financial situation and parallelly the strengthening of the rivals, Dunaújváros slowly lost their dominant position and eventually hit rock bottom in 2009, when they could not fulfil payments and most of their players left. To save the team from cessation, a new, fully independent board took over the club, led by Ferling, who has taken the presidential role, joined by other loyal players such as Erzsébet Kocsis
Erzsébet Kocsis
Erzsébet Kocsis is a Hungarian former handball player and the current technical director of Dunaújvárosi NKKSE. She was voted World Handball Player of the Year 1995 by the International Handball Federation....
, who was voted IHF World Player of the Year
IHF World Player of the Year
-Men:-Women:-External links:* *...
in 1995, and long-serving playmaker Gabriella Gáspár
Gabriella Gáspár
Gabriella Gáspár is a Hungarian handballer who currently plays for Dunaújvárosi NKS as a playmaker.-Achievements:*Nemzeti Bajnokság I:**Winner: 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004**Silver Medallist: 2000, 2002, 2005...
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International
She made her international debut on 22 November 2000. She has become a regular member of the Hungarian national teamHungary women's national handball team
The Hungary women's national handball team is the national team of Hungary. It is governed by the Hungarian Handball Federation and takes part in international handball competitions...
for 2002, but due to a recurrent injury she was unable to participate on the European Championship that year.
In 2003 she took part on the World Championship
2003 World Women's Handball Championship
-Final ranking:-All Star Team:*Goalkeeper: *Left wing: *Left back: *Pivot: *Centre back: *Right back: *Right wing: -Top goalscorers:-References:...
in Croatia, where Hungary won the silver medal. She added another two medals to her success list, after winning bronze both on the 2004 European Championship
2004 European Women's Handball Championship
The 2004 EHF European Women's Handball Championship was held in Hungary from 9–19 December, it was won by Norway after beating Denmark 27–25 in the final match.-Venues:The European Championships will be held in the following cities:...
and the 2005 World Championship
2005 World Women's Handball Championship
-Group B:Games played in SCC Peterburgsky.All times are UTC+3---------------------------------------------------------Group C:Games played in Yubileyny Sports Palace .All times are UTC+3--------...
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She competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Handball at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Handball at the 2004 Summer Olympics had a men's and a women's team competitions with the preliminary rounds taking place in the Sports Pavilion at the Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex...
in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, and finished fifth with the Hungarian team
Hungary women's national handball team
The Hungary women's national handball team is the national team of Hungary. It is governed by the Hungarian Handball Federation and takes part in international handball competitions...
. She played at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Handball at the 2008 Summer Olympics
thumb|left|240px|Gold medalists [[France]] collect their medals on August 24, 2008Handball competitions at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics were held from August 9, to August 24, at the Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium and National Indoor Stadium. Medals were awarded for both Men's and Women's team...
in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, where the Hungarian team finished fourth, after losing 20–22 to Russia in the semifinal, and 28–33 to South Korea in the bronze match.
Personal
She got married to László Orsó in 2003. In September 2008 it was revealed that Ferling is in a delicate condition, and as a result she stayed away from handball for the rest of the season. On 5 May 2009 she gave birth to a girl, named Virág. Ferling played her first competitive match after her maternity leave on 6 September 2009 against Siófok KCSiófok KC
Siófok Kézilabda Club is a Hungarian women's handball team from Siófok, that currently play in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I. They have competed in lower divisions until 2006, when they have won the third-tier championship and gained promotion to the Nemzeti Bajnokság I/B...
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Achievements
- Nemzeti Bajnokság INemzeti Bajnokság I (Women's handball)The Nemzeti Bajnokság I is the top professional league for Hungarian women's team handball clubs. It is administered by the Hungarian Handball Federation.- History :...
:- Winner: 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004
- Silver Medallist: 2000, 2002, 2005
- Bronze Medallist: 2006, 2007
- Magyar KupaMagyar Kupa (Women's handball)Magyar Kupa is the main domestic cup for Hungarian women's team handball clubs, which is organized and supervised by the Hungarian Handball Federation. The competition is held annually, starting in September and concluding in April. The teams play in a one-leg knockout system with a final four...
:- Winner: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004
- Finalist: 2005
- EHF Champions League:
- Winner: 1999
- Semifinalist: 2004, 2005
- EHF CupWomen's EHF CupThe Women's EHF Cup is an official competition for women's handball clubs of Europe. It takes place every year, from September to May. It was first organized by the European Handball Federation in 1993...
:- Winner: 1998
- Finalist: 2003
- Semifinalist: 2008
- EHF Champions Trophy:
- Winner: 1999