Kuwait player fires a shot at goal.

CAIRO, Dec 20: Kuwait’s national handball team fell 26-21 to Egypt in a friendly match at Dr. Hassan Mostafa Hall in 6th of October City. The game was part of preparations for the Asian Championship, set to take place in Kuwait on January 15.

Led by Icelandic coach Aron Kristjansson and his assistant, Danish coach Heine Jensen, the team focused on tactical plays and decentralized positioning for some players. Kuwaiti athletes demonstrated strong performances, especially when following the coaching staff’s instructions.

The Blues return to Kuwait today, ahead of the final preparation phase, which includes a training camp in Croatia starting December 26. During the camp, the team will play several friendly matches to fine-tune their strategy.

Kristjansson emphasized that the squad includes promising and talented players, urging them to double their efforts to achieve the team’s goals in the upcoming continental championship.

He added, “We are carefully monitoring players in local competitions to select the best, and we hope to avoid injuries, which have affected both the senior and youth teams.”