AtticGo Elche Handball Club welcomed a notable development last summer, when Israeli right winger Keren Teplitsky joined the squad. His time at Elche featured a decision to depart after a short stint, a move attributed to personal circumstances unrelated to his athletic performance. The club and the player both indicated the choice was explained by factors beyond the sport, with the goal of allowing Teplitsky to focus on his life outside of racing. The club acknowledges the impact of Teplitsky’s early contribution and respects his decision to return home. [Source: AtticGo Elche communications]
Teplitsky entered the team with the experience of his previous season under coach Joaquín Rocamora, having trained with a squad closely linked to Maccabi My Land Ramatrival of Elche and the EHF European Cup competition. His stay lasted just over a quarter of a year, yet the club confirmed that the departure was understood by management, coaching staff, and teammates, and not perceived as a reflection of his effort or commitment. [Attribution: Club statements]
During his brief period with the club, Teplitsky demonstrated a promising level of play and hinted at the potential to influence upcoming matches in the Warriors-Iberdrola League. His arrival to Spain had been relatively low-profile, but his performance quickly earned attention. In league action, he registered six goals in the regular season and delivered a standout debut in the EHF European Cup, contributing another six goals against the Serbian side Naisa Nis. [Performance notes: club match reports]
With Teplitsky’s absence, the club pivoted to strengthen its roster through the signing of Brazilian international Alexandra do Nascimento, a recent recruit to the green front warriors. Do Nascimento, who recently returned to competition after motherhood, faces the challenge of maintaining high-level performance at the age of 41. Her professionalism has been highlighted by the coaching staff, and she is viewed as a dependable option to fill the right-back position as Elche prepares to compete in the Warriors-Iberdrola League. The coaching team has also put faith in Clara Rocamora, who returned from an ankle injury to score a decisive goal in last Sunday’s tie against Costa del Sol Malaga, securing a late win in the contest. Paula Agullo, a young player from the junior Spanish team, is also under consideration for opportunities in the back line as directed by Rocamora. [Team updates: roster changes]
Looking ahead, the club continues to support Teplitsky as a professional athlete while recognizing the personal challenges that accompany an international move. The organizers extend their best wishes for his future career and personal life, emphasizing that his work ethic and accountability left a lasting impression during his time with Elche. The sentiment from Rocamora emphasizes a sense of loss at Teplitsky’s departure, while also extending sincere hopes for his personal circumstances to improve, and for his sporting endeavors to continue successfully. [Coach statement and club sentiment]
Elche’s leadership reiterates that Teplitsky’s early involvement showed untapped potential, and the club remains committed to pursuing players who bring both talent and dedication. In reflecting on the recent changes, the staff stresses the importance of maintaining a cohesive squad and ensuring that new signings, like Do Nascimento and Rocamora’s returning players, integrate smoothly to sustain competitive momentum for the season ahead. [Club planning remarks]