Handball: Egypt secure hard-fought winning start against Hungary at Olympics

Egypt Handball team achieved a precious winning start at the Paris Olympics after securing a hard-fought 35-32 win over Hungary in the opening game on Saturday.

Ahmed Abd El Rasoul , Saturday 27 Jul 2024,

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Egypt's pivot #80 Ahmed Adel (C) attempts to score during the Men's Preliminary Round Group B handball match between Hungary and Egypt of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, at the Paris South Arena in Paris, on July 27, 2024. AFP

 

The Pharaohs jumped to a comfortable 14-7 lead but the Magyars reduced the deficit with the first half ending 19-15.

After the break, Hungary restored balance and levelled the score  23-23 in the 43rd minute as Egypt struggled.

Then the game remained a close contest until Egypt scored two successive winning goals in the dying minute to claim their first win in Paris.

The African champions are playing in a group that includes Argentina, Denmark, France, and Norway.

They play Denmark on Monday.

 

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