Dantomkian National Handball Team

Dantomkia's national handball team is a MIHU member that plays in several tournaments annually. They debuted in the MIHU Monthly Cup June 2018 in Karianka. They have so far won bronze in the MIHU Monthly Cup June 2018, and gold in the MIHU Monthly Cup Apollo Union October 2018.

Group Stages
Dantomkia was placed in Group A, alongside hosts Karianka,and regulars Bayoux and Slavonica. On June 23rd 2018, Dantomkia faced Slavonica in their first ever international match. They came away with a 25-22 victory. On June 24th, Dantomkia faced hosts Karianka, and succumbed to a 25-23 loss. On the 25th, Dantomkia suffered a disappointing 24-24 draw against Bayoux. This, however, was enough to put Dantomkia through to the next round.

Knockout Stages
In the Semi-Finals, Dantomkia was placed up against the Iberian Kingdom. In a tough game, the Iberians came on top, winning 25-22. This put Dantomkia in the third place playoff against hosts and old rivals Karianka again. Despite all odds, Dantomkia came on top, devastating the Kariankans 26-22 and winning Third place for Dantomkia.

Group Stages
Dantomkia was again placed in Group A, against hosts Texavia, and relative newbies Serelet and CorvoZìrán. A tough schedule meant that Dantomkia played twice on the 29th July, drawing 24-24 with Serelet in the morning and defeating CorvoZìrán 25-23 in the afternoon. The following day, a tired team was heavily defeated 25-22 by hosts Texavia. This, however, was enough to go through to the next round.

Knockout Stages
A tired team faced Gralicia in the Semi-Finals, who hammered the Red Stags 24-22, sending Dantomkia through to the 3rd place playoff against New Brazil, who capitalized on a weak team and won 25-23. This put Dantomkia in fourth place overall.

Group Stages
A weak team headed out to Gralicia for the third monthly cup appearance for the Stags, who (again) were placed in Group A, against hosts and old rivals Gralicia, old hand Rhinea, and new team Brandenburg. The cup started well, with a good 25-22 win over Brandenburg on Battle of Britain Day, September 15th. Unfortunatly, the Dantomkian team showed cracks much stronger than in the last cup, culminating in two disastrous losses - 24-22 against Gralicia on the 16th, and a 25-24 loss against Rhinea on the 17th. This put Brandenburg and Rhinea through, with Dantomkia ending up in third in the group only beating hosts Gralicia on goal difference.

Group Stages
Following a change in leadership after the last cup, Dantomkia had a point to prove in the Apollo Union. The team were picked to play in Group B (for once), against Kalatistan and Limpopo. Dantomkia drew with Kalatistan 23-23 on the 24th October, but surprised everyone with a 26-23 win over Limpopo on the 26th, putting Dantomkia through at the top of the group.

Knockout Stages
In the quarter finals, Dantomkia faced British rivals Scotland-Ireland, and a narrow escape that game was. A last second (literally) goal gave Dantomkia the victory with 24 goals to 23 an put Dantomkia through to the Semis. Here, they faced their biggest rival yet (not counting the Gralicians) - the Western Republic. However, the Westmen got smashed 25-22, putting Dantomkia through to the finals for the first time ever, to face Iszria. This was a tough match, but the Red Stags eventually scored a pair of winners to win the game 24-22 - leaving Dantomkia as champions.