The Montenegrin women's handball team traveled to Novigrad, where they will play two matches at the "Croatia Cup" on Sunday and Monday.
Bojana Popović's team will meet Congo on Sunday at 18:XNUMX, a day later the opponent is Croatia at the same time.
On Monday in Podgorica, "Lavice" started preparations for the World Cup, which starts on November 30.
On Sunday, he meets with Congo, which will "play" the selection of Cameroon, a rival in the championship, and a day later with Croatia (both matches start at 18 p.m.).
Apart from Cameroon, Montenegro is in a group with Paraguay and Hungary.
"We have a changed composition, we have a lot of young people, but I believe that they will turn their nervousness and desire into aggressiveness. Changes can bring good things, and our changes are big, but I can't wait for a new challenge to start and to turn over a new leaf". said goalkeeper Marina Rajcic.
Montenegro has big ambitions at the WC, and its rivals in the group are Cameroon, Paraguay and Hungary.
"We wouldn't be athletes if we didn't dream big things, but the most important thing is to get to the second stage," said Marina, who participated in the World Championship 13 years ago.
"I always felt like one of the leaders, and I believe that all players must have that trait. To be leaders in the positions they play in, because that's how we can achieve great results."
Jelena Despotović expects real checks in Croatia.
"We have two very important matches ahead of us. First of all, let's see where we are, because we haven't been together for a long time. This is the preparation phase, we're going step by step, the main thing is to enter the competition ready. We can't wait for the championship. We're missing some players , we have pressure because of the medal from last year, but we have to deal with that," said Jelena.
Ambitions are known:
"To pass the group and reach the Olympic qualifications".
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