Bernhard Kempa facts for kids
Bernhard Kempa (born November 19, 1920 – died July 20, 2017) was a famous German handball player and coach. He was born in a place called Oppeln, which is now in Poland. Bernhard Kempa was a true legend in handball. He helped his national team win the world championship in field handball twice, in 1952 and 1955.
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A Handball Star
Bernhard Kempa was an amazing player. He helped his team, Frisch Auf Göppingen, become the best in Germany. With Kempa, Göppingen won the German championship in indoor handball in 1955. They also won the field handball championship in 1957.
Later, Kempa became a coach for Göppingen. As a coach, he led the team to win the indoor handball championship five more times! This was from 1958 to 1961, and again in 1970. He also helped them win the Europapokal (a big European trophy) in 1960.
The Famous Kempa Trick
Bernhard Kempa is remembered for something special called the "Kempa trick." It's a cool move in handball! Here's how it works:
- A player jumps into the area near the goal.
- While they are in the air, another player passes them the ball.
- The jumping player catches the ball and throws it towards the goal, all before landing!
This trick is named after him and is still used today.
Kempa Sports Brand
There is also a sports brand called Kempa. This brand sells sports items, especially for handball. It is named after Bernhard Kempa because of his importance in the sport.
Honors and Awards
In 2011, Bernhard Kempa was given a great honor. He was added to Germany's Sports Hall of Fame. This means he is recognized as one of the greatest sportspeople in German history.
Later Life and Death
Bernhard Kempa passed away in Bad Boll, Germany, on July 20, 2017. He was 96 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Bernhard Kempa para niños
