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Slovenian cadets reach European Championship final with dominant win
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Slovenian cadets reach European Championship final with dominant win

From Delo · () Slovenian

Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Slovenia's under-18 handball team secured a spot in the European Championship final with a dominant 26-17 victory over Denmark.
  • This marks the team's seventh consecutive win in the tournament, surpassing the achievement of the under-20 team that recently won bronze.
  • The young Slovenian handball players will face Germany in the final, a team they have already defeated earlier in the championship.

Slovenia's under-18 men's handball team has reached the final of the European Championship, showcasing a remarkable performance with their seventh consecutive victory. The team, coached by Marko ล ibile, defeated Denmark 26-17 in the semifinals held in Belgrade.

This achievement marks a significant moment for Slovenian handball, with the U18 squad surpassing the success of their U20 counterparts who recently secured a bronze medal at their own European Championship in Romania. The team's impressive run includes a previous victory against their upcoming final opponent, Germany.

With this win, the Slovenian cadets have guaranteed at least a silver medal, a considerable improvement for a category that has reached the semifinals three times before without securing a medal. The team's strong showing, characterized by high energy and consistent performance, highlights a bright future for Slovenian handball.

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Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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