One Step Away: Iran’s U17 Handball Team Eyes Historic Asian Title After 19-Year Wait
Tehran - BORNA - Iran's U17 national handball team stands just one victory away from continental glory. After a dazzling run in Amman, Jordan, the young Iranians must now overcome South Korea to complete their historic journey and claim the Asian crown.
According to the Iranian Handball Federation, Team Iran delivered a spectacular performance against Bahrain in the semifinals of the inaugural Asian U17 Championship, seizing control of the match from the very first minute until the final whistle. Their dominant win not only secured a place in the final but also guaranteed a berth at next year’s World Championship.
The Iranians now face South Korea, a side they already defeated in the group stage, proving they have both the skill and confidence to repeat the feat. South Korea, despite losing to Iran earlier in the tournament, advanced as group runner-up, later topping its pool in the second round before edging out Qatar in a narrow semifinal. Tomorrow’s final will therefore be a rematch, but one that carries the weight of history.
So far, Iran has blazed through the tournament with seven consecutive wins, crushing every opponent by significant margins. The “young lions” of Iran now have the chance to add the ultimate prize — the Asian title — to their record. A victory would not only cement their dominance at this championship but also end a 19-year drought for Iranian men’s handball at the continental level. The last time Iran’s men lifted an Asian trophy was back in 2006, when the national youth team triumphed on home soil in Tehran.
The stakes could not be higher: victory tomorrow would mark a generational milestone for Iranian handball, symbolizing resilience, progress, and the return of a golden era.
Meanwhile, in the third-place playoff, Bahrain and Qatar will face off on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Tehran time. The final between Iran and South Korea is scheduled for Thursday, September 25, at 6:30 p.m. local time and will be broadcast live.
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