The French women's handball team started 2024 on the momentum of its world champion title in December, with a large victory in Slovenia (35-20) on Thursday in Velenje which almost qualifies it for Euro-2024.
The ticket for the competition, which is beyond doubt, will be officially validated if the Bleues (three victories in three matches) beat the Slovenes once again on Sunday in Orléans.
They won hands down the first round against their most serious opponent in this group 2, which also includes the weak Italy and Latvia and whose first two will qualify for the Euro (November 28-December 15 in Austria, Hungary and Switzerland ).
Victorious over the Slovenians by four goals at the World Cup in December (31-27), the players of Olivier Krumbholz - who renewed the titled group in December - signed a more convincing victory on Thursday which ideally launches their road towards the defense of their title Olympic in Paris.
After a first break-in period (13-11), they progressed, regaining their solidity in defense and their efficiency in the transition game.
After a lackluster World Cup, where she returned from injury, center-half Grace Zaadi made a good comeback, in attack (2 goals and 8 assists) and in defense (one interception).