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The 19th Women’s Mediterranean Handball Confederation Championship officially got underway today with a full opening round of preliminary matches, as teams across Group A and Group B began their campaigns at the Palace of Youth and Sports.
Group A: Spain and Romania Set the Early Pace
Group A opened with a dominant performance from Spain, who overwhelmed Kosovo 39:13 to take an early lead in the standings.
Romania followed with a convincing 27:12 victory over Bulgaria, matching Spain on points.
The most balanced contest of the group saw Türkiye edge past Montenegro 19:18, keeping the race for qualification wide open.
Group B: Croatia and Slovakia Make Strong Statements
In Group B, Croatia opened their tournament in emphatic fashion, defeating Slovenia 21:7.
Slovakia also impressed with a solid 27:14 win against Greece.
The tightest match of the day came in the clash between North Macedonia and Italy, where Italy secured a narrow 21:19 victory.
Early Standings Snapshot
After the opening day:
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Group A leaders: Spain and Romania (5 points each)
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Group B leaders: Croatia and Slovakia (5 points each)
With the preliminary round now in motion, the championship promises competitive matchups and rapid shifts in the standings as teams push for progression in the coming days.
