Egyptian handball player Yehia el Deraa won the best player prize in the opening match against Chile on Wednesday 13/1/2021 in the 27th IHF World Men's Handball Championship at Cairo International Stadium.

Egypt won Chile 35/29 in the opening game in the tournament, which is hosted by Egypt from January 13 to 31.

The match is part of group 7 competitions.

Deraa presented a top-notch performance at the game with six goals against Chile, achieving a 100 percent success in the match.

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi is attending the opening ceremony of the tournament.

This will be the first handball championship to be held with 32 teams instead of 24 taking part.

MENA