Bahrain Youth Turn to President’s Cup

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Handball U18s open classification round against USA in Cairo

Bahrain’s national youth handball team begin their President’s Cup campaign today against the United States, with throw-off set for 5:15 PM at Cairo Stadium. The match is the opening step in the classification stage, where teams compete for the highest possible final ranking after missing out on the main round.

Group G Recap

The young Reds reached this phase after finishing third in Group G of the preliminary round, collecting one win and two defeats. They opened with a close 32–30 loss to Japan, followed by a 36–28 defeat to hosts Egypt. In their final group fixture, Bahrain bounced back with a morale-boosting 36–33 win over South Korea.

How the President’s Cup Works

This secondary competition features the teams who placed third and fourth in their preliminary groups. They have been split into four groups for a single round-robin stage, with final placings determined at the end. Bahrain have landed in Group D alongside the USA and Tunisia, meaning every point here will be critical in climbing the overall standings.

Eyes on Strong Finish

Head coach Raed Al Marzooq’s side know that momentum is key in these condensed tournaments. A strong performance against the USA could set the tone for the rest of the President’s Cup and fuel hopes of securing the best possible ranking. Bahrain will then face Tunisia tomorrow in the next fixture at 5:15 PM (Bahrain time)