Heidi Løke
Encyclopedia
Heidi Løke is a Norwegian handball
player. She currently plays for Győri Audi ETO KC
and the Norwegian national team
. Among her achievements as club player are national championships, silver medal in the EHF Women's Cup Winners' Cup, and reaching the semifinal in the EHF Women's Champions League. Her achievements with the national team include two gold medals at the European Championships
and a bronze medal at the World Championship
.
since 2008. She was top scorer in the Norwegian League in the 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 seasons, and was selected Player of the Year in the league both in 2008/2009 and in 2009/2010. Her club won gold medals in both the League and the Cup in 2008/2009, and again in 2009/2010. With Larvik she reached the final in the EHF Women's Cup Winners' Cup in 2008/2009, winning the silver medal. Her club reached the semifinal in the EHF Women's Champions League in 2009/2010.
On 29 November 2010 it was rumored that she will sign to Hungarian
top team Győri Audi ETO KC
, but Løke refused to comment the speculations until the forthcoming European Championship is over.
Few weeks later, on 31 December 2010, it was announced that Løke has agreed a two-years contract with Győr
and will join her new club after the ongoing season is finished. As Larvik's general manager Bjørn-Gunnar Bruun Hansen revealed, they were in negotiation talks with Løke since a while, but the excellent line player got an offer they simply could not match. Shortly after her signing with Györ, Larvik's head coach Karl Erik Bøhn
was dismissed from his job, due to his role in the events.
, and has played 63 matches and scored 205 goals as of 19 December 2010. She participated on the Norwegian team that won gold medals at the 2008 European Women's Handball Championship
in Makedonia. She won a bronze medal with the Norwegian team at the 2009 World Women's Handball Championship
in Beijing. At the 2010 European Women's Handball Championship
she won a gold medal with the Norwegian team, and was selected into the All-star team as best pivot (line player) of the tournament.
is playing for Lübbecke and the Norwegian national team
. Her sister, Lise Løke is a player of Postenligaen
team Storhamar Håndball.
She got married to her former coach Leif Gautestad, with whom she had a son, Alexander, born in 2007. The couple separated in 2010.
Her current partner is Karl Erik Bøhn
.
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. She currently plays for Győri Audi ETO KC
Gyori Audi ETO KC
Győri ETO KC is a Hungarian women's handball club from Győr. Since they are sponsored by Audi, the official name for the team is Győri Audi ETO KC.Győr reached the final of the EHF Cup Winners' Cup in 2006 and the final of the Champions League in 2009....
and the Norwegian national team
Norway women's national handball team
The Norway women's national handball team is the national team of Norway. It is governed by the Norwegian Handball Federation and takes part in international handball competitions....
. Among her achievements as club player are national championships, silver medal in the EHF Women's Cup Winners' Cup, and reaching the semifinal in the EHF Women's Champions League. Her achievements with the national team include two gold medals at the European Championships
European Women's Handball Championship
The European Women's Handball Championship is the official competition for senior women's national handball teams of Europe, and takes place every two years. In addition to crowning the European champions, the tournament also serves as a qualifying tournament for the World Championship...
and a bronze medal at the World Championship
World Women's Handball Championship
The World Championship in team handball for women has been organized by the International Handball Federation since 1957.- Championships :- Overall medal count :- Participation history :-Largest winning margin:Source: - External links :*...
.
Club career
Løke started to play handball at the age of ten, and her former clubs include Gjerpen IF (Norway), IL Runar (Norway) and Aalborg DH (Denmark). She is playing for Larvik HKLarvik HK
Larvik Håndballklubb, is a women's handball club from Larvik, Norway. They play in the Norwegian top league for women and they have won the Norwegian Championship thirteen times.- History :...
since 2008. She was top scorer in the Norwegian League in the 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 seasons, and was selected Player of the Year in the league both in 2008/2009 and in 2009/2010. Her club won gold medals in both the League and the Cup in 2008/2009, and again in 2009/2010. With Larvik she reached the final in the EHF Women's Cup Winners' Cup in 2008/2009, winning the silver medal. Her club reached the semifinal in the EHF Women's Champions League in 2009/2010.
On 29 November 2010 it was rumored that she will sign to Hungarian
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
top team Győri Audi ETO KC
Gyori Audi ETO KC
Győri ETO KC is a Hungarian women's handball club from Győr. Since they are sponsored by Audi, the official name for the team is Győri Audi ETO KC.Győr reached the final of the EHF Cup Winners' Cup in 2006 and the final of the Champions League in 2009....
, but Løke refused to comment the speculations until the forthcoming European Championship is over.
Few weeks later, on 31 December 2010, it was announced that Løke has agreed a two-years contract with Győr
Gyori Audi ETO KC
Győri ETO KC is a Hungarian women's handball club from Győr. Since they are sponsored by Audi, the official name for the team is Győri Audi ETO KC.Győr reached the final of the EHF Cup Winners' Cup in 2006 and the final of the Champions League in 2009....
and will join her new club after the ongoing season is finished. As Larvik's general manager Bjørn-Gunnar Bruun Hansen revealed, they were in negotiation talks with Løke since a while, but the excellent line player got an offer they simply could not match. Shortly after her signing with Györ, Larvik's head coach Karl Erik Bøhn
Karl Erik Bøhn
Karl Erik Bøhn is a Norwegian teacher, team handball player and coach. Starting from August 2011 he serves as the head coach of the Hungarian women's national team, and since November 2011 he is also in charge by Hungarian top division side Győri Audi ETO KC.He played 126 matches for the Norway...
was dismissed from his job, due to his role in the events.
International career
Løke made her debut in the Norwegian national team on 7 April 2006 against HungaryHungary 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...
, and has played 63 matches and scored 205 goals as of 19 December 2010. She participated on the Norwegian team that won gold medals at the 2008 European Women's Handball Championship
2008 European Women's Handball Championship
The 2008 EHF European Women's Handball Championship was held in the Republic of Macedonia from 2–14 December, it was won by Norway after beating Spain 34–21 in the final match.-Venues:...
in Makedonia. She won a bronze medal with the Norwegian team at the 2009 World Women's Handball Championship
2009 World Women's Handball Championship
The 2009 World Women's Handball Championship took place from 5 to 20 December 2009 in China. It was the 19th edition of the World Women's Handball Championship and the second that took place outside of Europe.-Venues:...
in Beijing. At the 2010 European Women's Handball Championship
2010 European Women's Handball Championship
The 2010 European Women's Handball Championship was held in Denmark and Norway from 7–19 December. It was the first European Championship hosted by two countries. Norway won their overall 5th gold medal, when they defeated first time finalist Sweden in the final...
she won a gold medal with the Norwegian team, and was selected into the All-star team as best pivot (line player) of the tournament.
Personal
Heidi is not the only professional handballer in the Løke family. Her older brother, Frank LøkeFrank Løke
Frank Løke is a Norwegian team handball player. He was voted into the All Star Team at the 2008 European Men's Handball Championship. Løke plays for the Croatian team RK Zagreb.-Family:...
is playing for Lübbecke and the Norwegian national team
Norway national handball team
The Norway national handball team is the national handball team of Norway. Controlled by the Norwegian Handball Federation it represents Norway in international matches.- Current squad :...
. Her sister, Lise Løke is a player of Postenligaen
Postenligaen
-2010–11 season teams:*BSK/NIF*Drammen HK*Elverum*Follo*Fyllingen*Haslum HK*Oppsal IF*Runar*Stord*Viking HK*Vålerenga*ØIF Arendal- External links:*...
team Storhamar Håndball.
She got married to her former coach Leif Gautestad, with whom she had a son, Alexander, born in 2007. The couple separated in 2010.
Her current partner is Karl Erik Bøhn
Karl Erik Bøhn
Karl Erik Bøhn is a Norwegian teacher, team handball player and coach. Starting from August 2011 he serves as the head coach of the Hungarian women's national team, and since November 2011 he is also in charge by Hungarian top division side Győri Audi ETO KC.He played 126 matches for the Norway...
.
Achievements
- Norwegian Championship:
- Winner: 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Norwegian Cup:
- Winner: 2009, 2010, 2011
- EHF Champions League:
- Winner: 2011
- EHF Cup Winners' Cup:
- Finalist: 2009
- World ChampionshipWorld Women's Handball ChampionshipThe World Championship in team handball for women has been organized by the International Handball Federation since 1957.- Championships :- Overall medal count :- Participation history :-Largest winning margin:Source: - External links :*...
:- Bronze Medalist: 2009
- European ChampionshipEuropean Women's Handball ChampionshipThe European Women's Handball Championship is the official competition for senior women's national handball teams of Europe, and takes place every two years. In addition to crowning the European champions, the tournament also serves as a qualifying tournament for the World Championship...
:- Winner: 2008, 2010
Awards and recognition
- Eliteserien Top Scorer: 2009, 2010, 2011
- EHF Champions League Top Scorer: 2011
- All-Star Line Player of the European Championship: 2010