The 29th edition of the World Handball Championshipthe most relevant tournament in this sport besides the Olympic Games. Argentinawho has participated continuously since 1997, had a complicated draw and fought head to head with elite team and multi-champion players to advance to the round and improve its historical position.
Rodolfo “Pucho” Jungformer National Team player and technical director at Colegio Ward, took the baton to lead the national team in a new challenge for surpass that 11th place. After a strong preparation, with friendlies and participation in the International Tournament in Spain, the Gladiators arrive at the World Cup held in Croatia, Denmark and Norway with a roster full of new talents. This is how they arrive after losing in the first match against Egypt.
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The renewal and present of Argentina in Handball
The national handball team is going through a series of changes, both in the coaching staff and in the cited squad for the tournament. For the first time after many years of hegemony and recognition, none of the Simonet brothers He is part of the players chosen to compete in the tournament.
Sebastian He is retired from the National Team, and currently plays for SAG BAllester, in addition to giving training and courses on tactics and game technique. Diegothe icon of what the previous processes were, did not have a good physical recovery after injuries with his team, the Montpellierand was not in a position to give the 100% physicality that such a competition requires.
Last and youngest, Pablo He could not join the previous training due to his marriage to the former Lioness, Pilar Campoy. Furthermore, it is important to remember the step of Guillermo Milano as technical director, who achieved qualification not only for this World Cup event but also for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The three brothers left hundreds of joys for handball fans, and they are lliving legends of the history of Argentine sports. Taking a swerve based on the circumstances, “Pucho” Jung made the decision to make a restructuring in the call and bet on young talents who had not had the opportunity to show their skills, taking into account 10 World Cup debutants and with an average age much lower than what the national team had accustomed us to. Names like Pedro Martínez, Nicolás Bono, Leonel Maciel and Lucas Moscariello add experience to a young roster with a long way to go.
How to arrive for the duel against Croatia and where to watch the games
Argentina comes from lose 39 to 25 against Egyptone of the top teams of the moment and current champion of Africa. With difficulties in attack, three red cards and an African goalkeeper who became a wall for 60 minutes, it was not enough for the Gladiators despite the tough fight.
The initial lineup consisted of Leonel Maciel, Facundo Cangiani, Lucas Aizen, Martín Jung, Tomás Cañete, Pedro Martínez and Moscariello.
Argentina vs. Croatia, for the Handball World Cup: day, time and where to see it
The Gladiators will face each other this Friday, January 17 to Croatia, a very different team and perhaps the most difficult of the group. They have a very closed defensive system, strong players and a history on their shoulders that they seek to recover.
They will face at 4:30 p.m. (Argentine time)with television in the country of TyC Sports both on open TV and on its online platform TyC Sports Play.
Source: Ambito

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