Qatar beat Bulgaria in World Schools Handball Championship
DOHA, February 27, 2018-Qatar boys' team put in a dominating performance as they outplayed Bulgaria 24-12 during the ISF World Schools Handball Championship at the Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena yesterday.
The hosts had finished third in Group A and failed to qualify for the quarter-finals. Qatar had lost two and won as many matches at the preliminary stage. In the placement matches today, they will face Serbia as they seek to finish in top 10.
Meanwhile, Germany boys and girls team both made it to the semi-finals. The German boys will face Poland, while the girls will take on Brazil. In another semi-final matches, Austria boys meet Israel boys, while Hungary girls team run into Denmark.
Organised by the Qatar School Sports Association under the patronage of The International School Sport Federation, the 24th edition of the championship is being held at three venues –Ali bin Hamad al-Attiyah Hall at Al Sadd Club, Aspire Dome and Women's Sports Hall in Aspire.
The tournament for 16-18 year olds will run until Wednesday. For the first time in 24 editions, the championship is taking place outside of Europe and the competition is fierce with 19 girls and 18 boys' teams from 21 countries across Africa, Asia, Pan America and Europe competing for glory.
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