North Macedonia U16 women lose 30:26 to Turkey in Veria

North Macedonia's U16 women's handball team was defeated by Turkey 30:26 in Veria on 24 October 2026, a result recorded in the Regional U16 League.

The match ended with Turkey holding a two-goal advantage; North Macedonia were unable to overturn the deficit in the closing stages.

The Macedonian side is scheduled to play the host nation, Greece, tomorrow, 25 October 2026, with kickoff set for 12:00 local time.

Opportunity for development

The Regional U16 League is designed to give young players international competitive exposure. For the North Macedonia cadets the tournament offers a chance to test their level, display individual and collective potential, and continue their progression within the national setup.

The team will regroup ahead of the fixture with Greece and aim to use the remaining matches to gain experience and build confidence.

Photo: press material from the event