One of the key areas of focus within the United Nations’ theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 is the empowerment of young women and girls. In that vein, the EHF series on IWD 2025 focuses on five young handball players making their name in the game. This first instalment concentrates on Metz back Léna Grandveau, who recently placed fourth at the Women’s EHF EURO 2024 with France.