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Qatar Look to Defend Title in 19th Asian Men's Handball Championship

Qatar Look to Defend Title in 19th Asian Men

Caitlin Dillon

Qatar’s National Handball team are preparing to defend their title as they face South Korea in the finals of the 19th Asian Men’s Handball Championship, held in Kuwait.


Having gone unbeaten throughout the tournament’s entirety, the Qataris are looking to claim their fourth consecutive title in order to maintain their position as the continent’s best. 


Qatar fought off Bahrain, beating them 28–24 in the semi-finals, whilst South Korea secured a 34-32 victory over Japan in a match that went to overtime. 


The final of the 19th Asian Men’s Handball Championship will take place at Shaikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Hall Complex at 6:30pm Doha time.