HIBAPRESS – Abdelatif Berka
The city of Agadir is preparing to host an unprecedented international sporting event by organizing the first edition of the U16 Women's Handball World Championship, from October 15th to 24th, a milestone that strengthens the city's position as a capable destination for hosting major sporting events.
The championship will feature 16 national teams representing various continents, including Morocco as the host country, alongside Egypt, Tunisia, Guinea, the United States of America, Germany, Switzerland, China, Mexico, Argentina, Uzbekistan, Hungary, Paraguay, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Belarus. The competition aims to determine the first world champion in this age category.
According to the established schedule, the preliminary round matches will take place on October 16th, 18th, and 20th. The semi-finals will be held on October 22nd, while the final match and placement games will take place on October 24th, marking the conclusion of this inaugural edition.
The championship is organized under the supervision of the International Handball Federation, in partnership with the Royal Moroccan Handball Federation. Four indoor halls in Agadir have been allocated to ensure the smooth running of the competitions and preparations under optimal conditions.
The Al-Inbi'ath and Al-Huda halls will host training sessions and some official matches, while the Al-Quds and Dar Al Shabab Al Hay Al Hassani halls will be designated for training.
The Moroccan youth national team will compete in the first round within Group A, which also includes the national teams of the United States of America, China, and Kazakhstan. This group anticipates strong encounters, with aspirations to deliver a respectable performance in front of the Moroccan public and leverage the home advantage and crowd support in this global event.
