Here’s a breakdown of the information provided, focusing on the key players and teams mentioned:
Key Players and Their Achievements:
egypt’s Player (Unnamed):
Won gold at the 2024 CAHB African Men’s youth world Championship.
Key player in Egypt’s 30:27 comeback win against Tunisia in the final.
Participated in the 2025 IHF Men’s Junior World Championship but wasn’t a prominent player due to being one of the youngest.
Oskar Møller Jakobsen (Denmark):
All-Star right back of the M18 EHF EURO 2024.
Scored 54 goals for denmark in that competition.
Plays for GOG, the same team that launched Mathias Gidsel.
Draško (Serbia):
Considered a leader for the Serbian team.
Known for his scoring ability, contributing significantly to the team.
Scored 63 goals in the M18 EHF EURO 2024.
Has already debuted for club side Vojvodina in the EHF European League Men at 18 years old.
Crucial for Serbia’s success in the tournament.
Quim (spain):
Nephew of Albert, a renowned Spanish right wing.
Plays as a centre back, dictating play.
has significant experience for his age.
One of Spain’s top scorers in the past M18 EHF EURO with 49 goals.
Masato Ohashi (Japan):
Centre back for the Japanese team.
Played a crucial role in Japan’s maiden title at the AHF Asian Men’s Youth Handball Championship in 2024.
Scored 11 goals in the semi-final against Saudi Arabia (30:27 win).
Scored 7 goals and provided an assist in the final against the Republic of Korea (26:24 win).
Awarded the MVP title in the Asian Championship.
Peyrabout (France):
Left wing. Named in the All-Star team at the M18 EHF EURO 2024.
fifth best scorer in that competition with 65 goals.
Known for his scoring prowess and efficiency.
Plays for HBC Nantes, a team that finished third in the previous EHF Champions League Men season.
Key Teams and Their performances/Expectations:
Denmark:
Finished on the podium in the last three editions of the competition (bronze in 2017 & 2019, silver in 2023).
Aiming for another successful competition.
Sealed silver at the M18 EHF EURO 2024.
Known for producing talented right backs.
Serbia:
Won the inaugural IHF Men’s Youth World championship in 2005. Only made the top-10 once since then (seventh in 2013).
Missed the last edition but are back after six years.
Aiming for a good finish, especially after finishing sixth at the M18 EHF EURO 2024.
Need Draško to perform at a high level to go far.
Spain:
Reigning champions of the IHF Men’s Youth World Championship.
Have a history of producing talented players and dominating younger age categories.
Quim Rocas is a key player, following in his uncle’s footsteps.
Japan:
Finished in the top-10 twice before (eighth in 2017,ninth in 2019).
Finished 21st in the previous edition.
Have high expectations for this edition after winning their first Asian Men’s Youth Handball Championship title in 2024.
Masato Ohashi was a key factor in their Asian Championship success.
France:
Peyrabout is a standout player, recognized for his scoring and efficiency.
He is progressing through the ranks of HBC Nantes.
This summary highlights the individual brilliance and team aspirations discussed in the provided text.
