Minister of Sports, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, was keen to congratulate the Saudi youth handball team after they secured their spot in the World Youth Handball Championship "Macedonia 2027", continuing their world presence for the sixth time in history.

The Minister of Sports said via his official account on the "X" platform: "I congratulate the heroes of the Saudi youth handball team on their qualification for the 2027 World Championship for the sixth time.. and all best wishes for their success in the final stages of the Asian Championship."

The Green had secured its spot in the World Youth Handball Championship after qualifying for the semi-finals of the 19th Asian Championship, following a 25-23 victory over its Kuwaiti counterpart in the quarter-final match that brought them together today, Friday, in China.