Handball qualifying tournaments begin in Congo

The Dynamique pour le réveil du handball congolais has launched qualifying matches for a major gala tournament scheduled for December in Brazzaville. The competition follows six months of preparation and aims to revitalize the sport within the country.

In Brazzaville, the tournament features 12 men’s teams and 14 women’s teams divided into groups. Early results from the opening day include significant victories for Bmc, who defeated Avenir du Rail 47-6, and Grain de Sel, who won the single women’s match against Cfpnt with a score of 53-18.

In Pointe-Noire, the qualifiers involve seven men’s teams and four women’s teams. Matches in this region have shown closer competition, such as As Cheminots edging Inter-Club 23-22 in the men’s category, while Banco Sport and Tié-Tié Sport ended their women’s match in a 36-36 draw.