Paul Brady claimed an unprecedented sixth Handball World Championship title at the national handball centre in Croke Park.
45-year-old Brady got the better of Diarmaid Nash of Clare in a tight game which went to a tiebreaker.
Nash came out shooting and took the first game 15-7. Brady’s response was excellent racing into an 8-0 lead in game two.
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However, had to weather another Nash storm before winning out 15-8. In the tiebreaker, Brady led 2-0, before Nash reeled off five unanswered points.
However, Brady fought back to win on an 11-5 score-line.
The six time world champion spoke to Paul Fitzpatrick after his victory.
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