Handball: Japan beat Bahrain to finish 19th at men s world c ship
January 26, 2021 (Mainichi Japan)
Japan s players celebrate after the World Handball Championship against Bahrain in Cairo, Egypt, on Jan. 25, 2021. (Mohamed Abd El Ghany, Pool via AP) TOKYO (Kyodo) Japan finished 19th in the men s 32-team world handball championship in Cairo on Monday, making a huge stride from two years ago when they were last among 24 teams at the same tournament with no wins. Japan, who qualified from the preliminary round only for the second time, wrapped up the tournament by beating Bahrain 29-25 to place fifth among six teams in Main Round Group II.
Thursday, 31 December 2020
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has stressed the need for participants at the upcoming World Men s Handball Championship to adhere to COVID-19 countermeasures to ensure the tournament in Cairo is a success.
Madbouly received an overview of the measures that will be in place at the competition during a recent visit to inspect the Cairo Stadium Sports Hall, due to hold the ceremonies and medal matches.
The Prime Minister also took part in a meeting with other Government Ministers to discuss preparations for the tournament, scheduled to open on January 13.
According to the International Handball Federation (IHF), Madbouly focused on the safety and medical precautions set for all participants and stressed the importance of coordination among all ministries and authorities involved before and during the event .