In pics: IHF Women's U20 Handball World Championship 2026

Cheng Yahan (C) of China competes during the preliminary round Group E handball match between China and Algeria at the 25th IHF Women's U20 Handball World Championship 2026 in Jinzhong, north China's Shanxi Province, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Yang Chenguang)

Zheng Yun (R) of China competes during the preliminary round Group E handball match between China and Algeria at the 25th IHF Women's U20 Handball World Championship 2026 in Jinzhong, north China's Shanxi Province, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Yang Chenguang)

Sha Yiyao (3rd L) of China competes during the preliminary round Group E handball match between China and Algeria at the 25th IHF Women's U20 Handball World Championship 2026 in Jinzhong, north China's Shanxi Province, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Yang Chenguang)

Zhang Shuoyan (C) of China competes during the preliminary round Group E handball match between China and Algeria at the 25th IHF Women's U20 Handball World Championship 2026 in Jinzhong, north China's Shanxi Province, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Yang Chenguang)

Hu Jiaxin (L front) and Liu Yixuan (C front) of China celebrate scoring during the preliminary round Group E handball match between China and Algeria at the 25th IHF Women's U20 Handball World Championship 2026 in Jinzhong, north China's Shanxi Province, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Yang Chenguang)

Fu Yujie (L) of China competes during the preliminary round Group E handball match between China and Algeria at the 25th IHF Women's U20 Handball World Championship 2026 in Jinzhong, north China's Shanxi Province, June 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Yang Chenguang)