The first match of the national team of Russia at the U-16 World Cup in Morocco finished.
Irina Bliznova's team defeated the team of Egypt. Left wing Ekaterina Astafyeva was recognized as the best player of the match. She became the main goal-scorer of the team with 7 goals. Aleksandra Predybaylova and Anna Kislitsa also scored 5 goals.
16 October
D group
Egypt - Russia - 29:41 (11:21)
Argentina - Switzerland - 20:48 (10:25)
A group
China - USA - 61:10 (35:4)
Morocco - Kazakhstan - 29:35 (12:20)
B group
Hungary - Guinea - 36:24 (24:12)
Paragyay - Belarus - 21:30
C group
Germany - Mexico - 53:12 (23:7)
Uzbekistan - Tunisia - 38:41 (17:17)
Live broadcasts of all matches of the tournament will be available on the official Youtube channel of the International Handball Federation, matches of the national teams of Russia and Belarus will be broadcasted live with Russian-speaking commentators in Vital Sport group in VK.

Photo: the IHF press