Portugal’s women’s handball team failed to qualify for their first-ever World Championship on Wednesday after suffering two defeats to Romania in the playoff round. The World Championship, which is due to take place between November 29th to December 17th in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, will now be without Portugal’s women’s team. Despite the disappointment, the Portuguese players and coaching staff should take pride in their achievements, having come close to making history. Portugal’s women’s handball has made significant progress in recent years, with the national team achieving their best performance at the European Championship in 2020, where they finished in seventh place. The team’s progress has been driven by a combination of talented players, including goalkeeper Sofia Silva and winger Patricia Rodrigues, and dedicated coaching staff led by coach Paulo Jorge Pereira. The disappointment of failing to qualify for the World Championship is a setback for the team, but it should not detract from the significant progress they have made. Portugal’s women’s handball team looks set to become a force to be reckoned with in the future, and their performances in recent years demonstrate the potential of the sport in the country. Looking ahead, Portugal will be aiming to qualify for the European Championship in 2022, which is due to be held in Slovenia and North Macedonia. The team’s performances in recent years suggest that this is a realistic target, and they will be looking to build on their achievements and take the next step forward as a team.
