Egypt and France sign handball development partnership

The Egyptian Handball Federation and the French Handball Federation have signed a formal partnership agreement to develop the sport through 2028. The signing ceremony took place in Egypt's New Administrative Capital, attended by International Handball Federation President Dr. Hassan Mostafa, Egyptian Handball Federation President Khaled Fathy, and French Handball Federation President Philippe Bana.

The cooperation aims to leverage French expertise to enhance various aspects of the sport in Egypt. Key areas of focus include the development of national teams for men, women, and youth through technical exchange, training camps, and joint events.

Additionally, the agreement covers the training and qualification of coaches, referees, and technical officials. This includes organizing workshops, training sessions, and certification programs to introduce Egyptian staff to modern French methodologies.