By: Reem Sameh

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, made a phone call with the delegation of the national handball team to congratulate them on qualifying for the second round of the World Championship after defeating the United States of America with a score of 35-16.

Egypt’s National Handball Team defeated the United States in a 35-16 victory win in the final Group G of 2023 World Men’s Handball Championship.

The Pharaohs maintained their perfect score after three consecutive wins, defeating Croatia in a historic 31-22 win on Saturday, 13 January, and Morocco in a 30-19 victory on Sunday, 15 January, securing its spot in the second round. The team finished top of their group with six points.

Dr. Ashraf Sobhy congratulated the Egyptian Handball Federation, and all members of the Egyptian delegation on the spectacular results in the World Championship hosted by Sweden and Poland, wishing them success in the next round and continuing victories and achieving the championship title.