Slovenia men's handball team loses to Israel in Euro 2028 qualifier

The Slovenian men's national handball team suffered a 28:31 defeat against Israel in a qualifying match for the 2028 European Championship. The game, held in Celje at the Golovec hall, follows Slovenia's previous victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Despite leading 14:13 at halftime, Slovenia struggled in the second half. The Israeli team utilized a fast-paced style and strong play from their pivot to overcome the Slovenian defense. Technical errors and slow ball movement contributed to the loss for coach Uroš Zorman's squad.