Portugal U-18 Teams Begin European and World Championship Campaigns
The Portuguese under-18 men's national handball team begins its European Championship campaign in Belgrade, Serbia, facing the Czech Republic on Wednesday, followed by Croatia and Israel in Group C. Coach Nuno Santos noted a substitution due to injury (Miguel Mendes replaced by Diogo Silva) and acknowledged the challenge after previous absences, but expressed determination to reach the Main Round. Separately, the women's under-18 national team starts its World Championship in Romania against Argentina in Group D, also facing Montenegro and the Netherlands. Coach Sandra Fernandes emphasized the need for defensive aggression and fast transitions, viewing the tournament as a key development opportunity for young athletes despite the high competitive demands.
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