Polish men draw against Czechs at world handball championship, keep tournament hopes alive

Poland earned a 19-19 draw against the Czech Republic in their second match of the World Men's Handball Championship in Herning, Denmark on Friday, keeping their hopes alive for advancing to the tournament's main round.

Poland's Piotr Jędraszczyk (centre) in action against the Czech Republic in Herning on Friday night.

Photo: PAP/Adam Warżawa

With the draw, the Czechs now have two points, while Poland won their first point, leaving both teams in contention for a main-round spot, the International Handball Federation said.

Polakom zabrakło czasu. "Nie wiem, czego się baliśmy" 🔽#CRODENNOR2025https://t.co/lkOttp0EYO

— SPORT | PolskieRadio24.pl (@sport_pr24pl) January 17, 2025

The decisive matches will take place on Sunday, with Poland set to face Switzerland and the Czechs up against Olympic silver medalists Germany.

The day started strong 💥 Twists and turns, changes in leads, but that's how the first four matches ended ⬇️#CRODENNOR2025 #inspiredbyhandball pic.twitter.com/JoYY38lmr8

— International Handball Federation (@ihfhandball) January 17, 2025

The Polish team, coached by Marcin Lijewski, began their campaign with a 28-37 loss to Germany on Wednesday.

Marcin Lijewski. Photo: PAP/Adam Warżawa

The 2025 World Men's Handball Championship is being jointly hosted by Denmark, Croatia and Norway, and runs until February 2.

A total of 32 teams, including defending champions Denmark, are competing for the title.

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Source: IAR, PAP, ihf.info