National Teams · 21 Aug 2026
Béatrice Edwige Hangs Up Her Boots After Glittering Career
French defensive stalwart Béatrice Edwige has announced her retirement at 37, closing out a trophy-laden international career.
MRSM Newsroom · auto
Béatrice Edwige has announced her retirement from handball at the age of 37, closing one of the most successful careers in French handball history. Renowned for her defensive prowess, Edwige earned widespread respect throughout her playing days and became one of the standout figures of her generation on the international stage.
Over the course of her career, she amassed 153 caps for the French national team, helping the side claim Olympic, World and European Championship titles. Her retirement marks the end of an era for a player whose defensive contributions were central to France's golden period in international handball.
Source: GoHandball