Faisal Saywan

KUWAIT CITY, July 10: The Kuwait junior handball team is set to hold an overseas training camp in Croatia and Slovenia at the end of July, in preparation for the World Junior Championships, scheduled to take place in Cairo from August 6 to 17. The tournament will feature 32 teams divided into eight groups, with Kuwait competing in Group A alongside Sweden, Austria, and Portugal.

The team, composed of players born in 2006, continues its rigorous daily training at the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex under the guidance of Danish head coach Heine and national assistant coach Saud Mufreh. Training is held in both morning and evening sessions, focusing on improving physical fitness and endurance before transitioning to tactical preparations during the European camp.

Faisal Saywan, Director of National Teams at the Handball Association, affirmed that the team’s preparation plan is progressing well. He emphasized that the squad includes some of the most promising talents from the youth ranks, stating:

"We have a strong group of young players capable of rising to the occasion on the international stage. We fully trust their ability to represent Kuwaiti handball with pride and honor."

By Hassan Mosa

Al-Seyassah/ArabTimes Staff