Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Youth and Sports, congratulated the players of the Egyptian national junior handball team for leading their group and qualifying for the round of 16 ,after beating Hungary 31-24 in their Group (B) fifth and final round game of the 2019 IHF Men’s Youth (U19) World Championship, held in Macedonia from 6th to 18th of August 2019.

The Minister of Sports praised the performance of the players in the Championship. Expressing his confidence in the ability of Egypt's players to win the next matches and qualify for the final round.

Our national team came in the first place of their group with 8 points. As they started their matches in the championship by defeating their Swedish rival 32-29. Before losing to France 28-32. Then won over Chinese Taipei 36-25 and over Canada 47-20. In addition to their victory today over Hungary 31-24.