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Qatar U19 handball team to face Iran in Asian Championship

Published: 22 Aug 2026 - 05:41 pm | Last Updated: 22 Aug 2026 - 05:44 pm
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QNA

Amman: Qatar's U19 handball team will face Iran on Sunday in the third round of Group B at the Asian Men's U19 Handball Championship, held in Amman, Jordan through Aug 31.

Qatar head into the encounter aiming for a third consecutive victory after making an impressive start to the tournament. They opened their campaign with a 30-22 win over Saudi Arabia before defeating Kuwait 30-19 in their second match.

The Qatari side will conclude their group-stage campaign against Syria on Monday in the fourth and final round of the preliminary stage.
Qatar will be looking to maintain their positive momentum as they pursue a strong run in the continental competition.

The team's early results underline the continued development of Qatari handball and its growing presence on the Asian stage, with the squad targeting a deep run and ultimately a challenge for the championship title.