Olympic qualification:

Austria’s handball team clearly defeated by Croatia

Robert Weber had a tough time.(Bild: GEPA pictures)

Austria's handball team started their Olympic qualification campaign with a 29:35 defeat against Croatia in Hanover on Thursday.

Coach Ales Pajovic's team needs a top two place in the four-nation tournament, where Algeria and hosts Germany await on Saturday and Sunday respectively, in order to qualify for Paris.

(Bild: GEPA pictures)

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