RK EglÃÂ Vilnius, also known as EglÃÂ-Ã Â viesa for sponsorship reasons, is a women's handball club from Vilnius, Lithuania. The club has a rich history in both domestic and international competitions.
In the Soviet era, EglàVilnius achieved great success, finishing third in the Soviet Championship in 1981 and 1987. The team also reached the final of the EHF Cup twice during this period, in 1982 and 1989. They were unable to lift the trophy, losing to RK Treà ¡njevka and Chimistul Râmnicu Vâlcea, respectively.
In 1988, EglÃÂ Vilnius finally won their first major international title, the EHF Cup, by defeating BuduÃÂnost Titograd in the final. This was a remarkable achievement, and it remains the club's most significant triumph to date.
Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, EglÃÂ Vilnius faced new challenges as they adapted to a different landscape of handball in Europe. However, the club continued to perform at a high level, and in 1999 they reached the group stage of the EHF Champions League, which was a remarkable achievement for a Lithuanian team.
EglÃÂ Vilnius is a respected club with a background, and they continue to compete in both domestic and international competitions.