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Russia U-16 women lose to Germany in world handball semi-final
Germany beat Russia 34-31 in the U-16 women’s world handball semi-final in Morocco on Thursday.
The teams were tied 16-16 at half-time, but Germany pulled ahead in the second half.
Russia had led by four goals before Germany scored five unanswered goals to take the lead.
The loss means Russia cannot reach the final, while Germany will play Hungary for the title.
Germany had been considered the favourite after winning the Open European Championship, the only previous U-16 tournament mentioned.
Russia will play China for the bronze medal on Saturday, so a medal is still possible.
Russia’s women’s under-16 handball team lost 34-31 to Germany in the world championship semi-final in Morocco.
The defeat means Russia will play China for third place, while Germany will face Hungary for the gold medal.
The teams were level at 16-16 at half-time.
Russia led by four goals in the second half before Germany scored five unanswered goals between the 39th and 44th minutes.
The tournament runs from 16 to 24 October, and Russian athletes are competing with national symbols.
- Who
- Russia’s women’s under-16 handball team and Germany’s under-16 team.
- What
- Germany beat Russia 34-31 in a world championship semi-final.
- When
- 22 October 2026.
- Where
- Agadir, Morocco, at Al Inbiaat Hall.
- Why
- Germany advanced to the final; Russia’s errors and missed chances helped Germany pull ahead late in the match.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The under-16 handball world championship is scheduled to take place in Morocco.
Russia and Germany played their semi-final, which ended in a 34-31 Germany win.
Russia is due to play China for third place, while Germany is due to face Hungary for the title.
- Final score
- Germany 34, Russia 31
- Half-time score
- 16-16
- Venue
- Al Inbiaat Hall, Agadir, Morocco
- Attendance
- 650
- Next match for Russia
- Third-place match against China