Women's handball is heading in the right direction, with unprecedented achievements by clubs and national teams in 2026.
Women's handball is in a strong position, thanks to the impressive results achieved by national teams in the youth category and at the club level in Africa and around the world. The latest achievement is the African title won by Al Ahly SC, who triumphed over the host team, along with the youth teams placing high in world championships.
Al Ahly Women's Handball Team Wins African Championship Title After Defeating Primeiro de Agosto in Historic Achievement
The Al Ahly women's handball team recently claimed the African club championship title in Luanda, Angola, after defeating Angola's Primeiro de Agosto 21-20, marking a historic achievement by winning against the host team in front of their fans.
Youth Handball Team Excels Against Belarus and Secures Fifth Place in World Championship
The Egyptian youth handball team, led by coach Qassem Ibrahim, finished fifth in the World Championship in Morocco after defeating Belarus 34-25 in the match for fifth and sixth places.
The Egypt U16 women's handball team continued its winning streak in the World Championship currently taking place in Morocco, achieving a significant victory over Uzbekistan with a score of 45-29 in the placement match for fifth to eighth places.
Under the guidance of coach Qassem Ibrahim, the Egyptian youth handball team defeated Argentina 36-22 in the final match of the group stage of the World Championship.
The youth handball team suffered a defeat at the start of the tournament against Russia, losing 41-29, before bouncing back with a narrow victory over Switzerland, winning 29-28.
Historic Achievement for Egyptian Youth Handball Team by Reaching the Final Four in the World Championship in Romania
The Egyptian youth handball team achieved a historic milestone by reaching the final four, finishing in fourth place after defeating the Asian champions, China, 30-29 in the quarter-finals, before losing to Denmark in the third-place match.
Egypt's team stood out in this edition by winning all their group stage matches against Croatia, France, and Fiji, and then defeating South Korea 28-27 in the main round, followed by a victory over Denmark 23-22, leading to their quarter-final win against China.
