First friendly test for the Kuwait youth handball team in Croatia
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At a glance
- Kuwait's national youth handball team is training in Croatia for the upcoming Asian Championship in China.
- The team will play five friendly matches during their preparation camp.
- Coach Heine Jensen is focusing on physical conditioning and restoring match rhythm.
Kuwait's national youth handball team has commenced its training camp in Croatia, intensifying preparations for the Asian Championship scheduled for next month in China. The team is engaged in daily training sessions and friendly matches as part of its overseas buildup.
The camp, characterized by a positive atmosphere and strong player focus, aims to enhance physical and technical readiness. Head coach Danish Heine Jensen and assistant coach Musaed Mufreh are prioritizing physical preparation, including strength training, and working to restore the players' match rhythm after a recent break.
We have a promising group of young players capable of meeting our ambitions despite the challenges facing sports in general.
Team manager Yousef Shaheen expressed confidence in the young squad, stating, "We have a promising group of young players capable of meeting our ambitions despite the challenges facing sports in general." He added that the team will play five friendly matches within a two-week period, emphasizing their determination to represent Kuwaiti handball well at the continental championship.
We will play five friendly matches over a preparation period of no more than two weeks. Despite the short timeframe, we are determined to represent Kuwaiti handball well at the upcoming Asian championship.
Originally published by Arab Times. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.