Tokyo (AFP)

French handball players qualified for a fourth Olympic final in a row by defeating Egypt (27-23) Thursday in Tokyo, ensuring France of a 27 medal.

The Blues, worn by their goalkeeper Vincent Gérard, will play the gold medal match on Saturday against the Danish double world champions or the Spanish double European champions, who meet in the evening (9 p.m. local / 2 p.m. French hours).

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