Morten Stig Christensen

Danish handball player (1958–2024)

Morten Stig Christensen (27 December 1958 – 1 November 2024) was a Danish handball player, handball official and television presenter. From 2021 until his death in 2024 he was the president of the Danish Handball Federation.2

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Born Dec 27, 1958, died Nov 1, 2024.1

About

In 2024 he was posthomously awarded the EHF's honorary award. In 2005 he received the Order of the Dannebrog.

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Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedN. Zahles Seminarieskole3 4

Career

Occupation: television presenter, director, handball player.6

Playing career

He played at club level for SAGA. In 1984 he was named Danish handballer of the year. He played 190 matches for Denmark and scored 445 goals between 1976 and 1988.

In 1976 he was a squad member of the Danish team which finished eighth in the Olympic tournament. He was a reserve player and did not play in a match. Four years later, he finished ninth with the Danish team in the 1980 Olympic tournament. He played four matches and scored two goals. In 1984 he was part of the Danish team which finished fourth in the Olympic tournament. He played all six matches and scored 14 goals.

He also represented Denmark at three world cups in 1978, 1982 and 1986.

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Post-playing career

After his handball career finished, Christensen began acting, appearing in Friends Forever in 1986 and an episode of Anna Pihl in 2006.

Christensen was involved with left-wing politics before becoming more moderate.

He presented on sports programmes on TV 2, including TV 2 Sporten.

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Personal life

  • BornDec 27, 1958, Hjørring7
  • CitizenshipKingdom of Denmark8
  • SpouseAnne Engdal Stig Christensen 1998 to 20249

Awards

  • 2005Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog4 10