Brady sets sights on top ranking after victory over Chapman

PAUL BRADY has his sights set on handball’s world number one ranking having scooped the sport’s biggest jackpot in Seattle.

The Cavan man defeated perennial world number one Dave Chapman of the United States in a thrilling final, 11-13, 11-6, 12-10, 11-6 at the Ultimate Handball Showdown tournament and picked up a $50,000 (€40,000) first prize.

“I’m delighted,” Brady said, “not just the fact of the money but it’s a great feeling to have come out on top with the best players in the world here, with everyone at their best and to have finally beaten Chapman.