Egypt’s men handball team claimed their first victory at the Rio de Janeiro Games beating four-time European and world champions Sweden 26-25 for the first time in their history after producing a stunning display.

After the pharaohs lost the opening game against Slovenia with only 2-hoal difference, they lie third in Group B with two points, two behind joint leaders Germany and Slovenia.

The top four teams will qualify for the quarter finals.

Sweden are the runner-ups of men's Handball at 2012 London Olympics.

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