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Kuwait secures victory over Guinea in Croatia

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21/01/2025

publish time

21/01/2025

In this file photo, Kuwait's goalkeeper Abdulaziz Althafiri reacts during the second round, group C handball match between Kuwait and France at the Handball Men's World Championship in Porec, Croatia. (AP )

ZAGREB, Jan 21 (KUNA): Kuwait secured a hard-fought 26-24 victory over Guinea in the ongoing Handball World Cup.

The "Blues" displayed dominance throughout the match, which took place in Croatia, ending the first half with a 15-11 lead.

Up next, the Kuwaiti team will face Poland on Thursday, followed by a clash with Algeria on Saturday to determine their final ranking among the 32 participating teams.

The tournament, which began on January 14, is set to continue until February 2, with matches being hosted across Croatia, Norway, and Denmark.