President of Russian Handball Federation Sergey Shishkarev said he admired so much the inauguration ceremony of the 22nd edition of the Handball African Championship, hosted by Egypt.

In statements on Thursday following a game between Egypt and Algeria, Shishkarev said that this is best inauguration ceremony he has ever seen.

Egypt proves that it has the ability to host international tournaments, he added.

Shishkarev received an invitation to attend the inauguration.

The tournament, which brings together 16 teams, is the African qualifying tournament for the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 2017 World Men's Handball Championship.

Source: MENA