Russia beat Egypt in opening match of inaugural girls' U16 handball worlds

Russia beat Egypt 41–29 in their opening match at the girls' under-16 handball world championship. The Group D fixture took place in Agadir, Morocco, on October 16.

Russia are competing with their national symbols. The inaugural championship in this age category features sixteen national teams divided into four groups.

Only the group winners advance to the semifinals. The remaining teams continue in placement matches to determine fifth through sixteenth positions.

The semifinals take place on October 22. The final and bronze-medal match are scheduled for October 24, the last day of competition.

Russia next face Argentina on October 18 before completing their group programme against Switzerland on October 20.