Egypt Handball Federation President Praises National Girls After Croatia Victory at World Championship
Egypt Handball Federation President Khaled Fathy praised the outstanding performance of Egypt’s U-18 girls' national team after defeating Croatia in the opening match of the World Championship, describing it as a strong start to the tournament.
🤾♀️ Perfect Start for Egypt at the World Championship
Egypt’s U-18 girls' handball team began its World Championship campaign in impressive fashion by securing a deserved victory over Croatia, sending a clear message that the team is ready to compete against the world's strongest sides.
The victory was more than just an opening win. It reflected the team's tactical discipline, technical quality, physical preparation, and fighting spirit throughout the match, giving both the coaching staff and Egyptian fans great confidence ahead of the remaining fixtures.
⭐ Khaled Fathy Praises the Team’s Performance
Following the match, Egypt Handball Federation President Khaled Fathy contacted Abir Aqeel, Head of the Egyptian delegation in Romania and Federation Board Member, to congratulate the players and both the technical and administrative staff.
Fathy praised the outstanding tactical discipline, physical readiness, and determination displayed by the players, stressing that the performance reflected the extensive preparation carried out before the tournament.
He emphasized that defeating a European powerhouse like Croatia provides a significant psychological boost, while reminding the team that maintaining focus remains essential throughout the competition. 🔥
📢 Recognition for the Delegation and Coaching Staff
The Federation President also praised the work of delegation head Abir Aqeel, highlighting her efforts in creating the ideal environment for the players and coaching staff to remain fully focused during the championship.
The Egyptian Handball Federation believes that administrative stability and strong support systems are fundamental to achieving success in major international competitions, particularly for youth national teams.
🏆 Focus on the Journey Ahead
Despite the importance of the opening victory, Khaled Fathy stressed that the championship must be approached one match at a time.
He noted that every game presents a new challenge requiring maximum concentration, commitment, and preparation, especially given the high level of competition among the participating nations.
He urged the players to continue displaying the same fighting spirit and determination as they aim to build on their excellent start.
🌍 Egyptian Handball Continues to Progress
The impressive performance of Egypt’s U-18 girls' team highlights the continuous development of Egyptian handball across all age categories.
The Federation has invested heavily in youth development programs, helping produce talented generations capable of competing on the international stage.
World Championship participation also provides valuable experience against elite opponents, preparing young players to represent Egypt successfully in future senior competitions.
✨ Full Support for a New Dream
Khaled Fathy reaffirmed that the Egyptian Handball Federation fully supports the national team and will continue providing everything necessary to help the players succeed throughout the tournament.
He expressed confidence that the squad can continue delivering strong performances and make Egyptian handball fans proud on the global stage.
🏁 Conclusion
Egypt's U-18 girls have made the perfect start to their World Championship journey, but the challenge is far from over.
With continued determination, technical quality, and full Federation support, hopes remain high that this talented generation can achieve another memorable chapter in Egyptian handball history. 🤾♀️🇪🇬
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