The IHF Men’s Junior World Handball Championship concluded on August 17 in Cairo with Germany winning the world title for the first time in a historic final against Spain.
Meanwhile, host nation Egypt finished in a strong fifth place after a thrilling comeback victory. Egypt concluded its campaign on August 16 with a dramatic 33-31 victory over Iceland. The Egyptian team, after a difficult first half, showcased remarkable mental fortitude and a strong defensive effort in the second half to secure the win. The victory earned them a fifth-place finish, one of the best results in the country’s history in the competition. Player Omar Baraka was named player of the match for his outstanding performance.
In other classification matches, Hungary defeated Norway 42-34 to claim seventh place. The championship climaxed in a dramatic final on Sunday, August 17, where Germany and Spain battled it out in an intense match that went into a penalty shootout. After 80 minutes of play at Hall 1 in Cairo, Germany secured a historic 41-40 victory to win their first-ever Junior Handball World Cup title.
The tournament, which ran from August 6 to 17, featured 32 teams from around the world. For Egypt, its strong performance confirms its position as a rising powerhouse in international handball, following its 2019 title win.
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