Participants were also greeted by the secretary-general of the International School Sport Federation, Jan Coolen.
More than 700 contestants from 20 countries are taking part in the event which closes on April 22.
VARAZDIN, April 16
(Hina) - Croatian Education and Sports Minister
Zeljko Jovanovic opened the 20th World Schools Handball Championship
in Varazdin on Sunday.
(Hina) ha