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Qatar beat Algeria to register first victory at IHF World Men’s Handball Championship

Published: 17 Jan 2023 - 08:52 am | Last Updated: 17 Jan 2023 - 08:32 pm
Action during the IHF World Men’s Handball Championship match between Qatar and Algeria on Sunday night.

Action during the IHF World Men’s Handball Championship match between Qatar and Algeria on Sunday night.

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Qatar won 29-24 against Algeria to register their first victory at the IHF World Men’s Handball Championship on Sunday night in the event being held in Poland and Sweden.

Qatar's Rafael Capote, who scored six goals, was named Player of the Match. Qatar will take on Serbia in their next match today.

The 28th edition of the World Championship kicked off on January 11 with the final to be played on January 29. Denmark are the two-time defending world champions, having won the 2019 and 2021 editions.