Egypt's youth handball team coach, Mohamed Ibrahim, has praised his players for their performance in the African championship final against Tunisia. Ibrahim stated that the players were up to the task despite the challenging atmosphere of the match. He added that the players delivered what was expected of them and managed to overcome the difficulties they faced during the game. Ibrahim also expressed his gratitude to the Egyptian Handball Federation and the Ministry of Youth and Sports for their support, which he believes was crucial in achieving the championship title.
Khaled Saleh, head of the Egyptian youth handball team delegation, stated that winning the championship title is the second African title won by Egyptian teams in 22 days, following the victory in the African Youth Championship under 21. Saleh emphasized that Egypt's ambitions go beyond African championships, with the goal of reaching the global level and achieving a medal in any World Championship the team participates in. He also commended the team's technical staff for their handling of the players during the final match, despite their young age and first-time participation in an African championship.
Ahmed Helmy, a player on the Egyptian youth handball team, stated that the team's journey began with a good atmosphere and that the players made significant efforts and were fully committed to the team's work. He added that the players had to forego many things during the past period due to intense training and camps, with the summer passing them by while they were in the team's camps. Helmy emphasized that the players adhered to the training system, which helped them reach the final match and achieve victory and the championship title.
Mohamed Rami, the goalkeeper of the Egyptian youth handball team, was among the players who participated in the celebration of the African championship title. The team successfully secured the final match against Tunisia with a score of 28-25. Rami and the other players were jubilant about their achievement and the title they won.
Zayn Abdel-Warth, the captain of the Egyptian youth handball team and the holder of the championship cup, stated that his feelings about the championship title were extremely joyful. He emphasized that winning was much better than losing and that God had rewarded the team with the championship. Abdel-Warth explained that the players began their work in July, with closed camps and continuous morning and evening training, and that they had limited rest periods during that time.
The Egyptian youth handball team's technical staff, led by Mohamed Ibrahim, played a crucial role in the team's success. Ibrahim and his staff worked tirelessly with the players to prepare them for the championship. The team's players, including Ahmed Helmy and Zayn Abdel-Warth, demonstrated exceptional skill and determination throughout the tournament.
The Egyptian youth handball team's championship title is a testament to the country's strong handball tradition. The team's victory is expected to inspire a new generation of handball players in Egypt and across Africa. The team's success will also provide a boost to Egyptian sports, which have been working to regain their momentum in recent years.
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- Egypt's youth handball team wins African championship title.
