Iran Crowned Asian U-17 Handball Champion After Defeating South Korea Again
Tehran - BORNA - Iran had already defeated South Korea once in the group stage (31–25) and repeated the feat in the final to stand proudly on the top of the podium. With this triumph, the young Iranian squad not only secured the continental crown but also qualified for the upcoming World Championship in this age category.
This victory carries special significance as it ends a 19-year title drought for Iran in Asian men’s handball. The achievement reflects a resurgence of Iranian youth handball on the continental stage.
Iran’s path to the title was dominant. The team won all matches across the tournament:
Iran 65 – 4 Maldives
Iran 44 – 22 Syria
Iran 31 – 25 South Korea
Iran 35 – 30 Kuwait
Iran 42 – 22 Jordan
Iran 46 – 25 Qatar
Iran 37 – 19 Bahrain (semifinal)
Iran 28 – 25 South Korea (final)
Meanwhile, Qatar defeated Bahrain 33–26 in the third-place playoff to claim the bronze medal.
The inaugural edition of the Asian U-17 Handball Championship began on September 14 in Jordan and concluded today, with Iran and South Korea booking their tickets to the World Championship.
This historic title not only highlights the emerging talent of Iran’s next generation of players but also demonstrates the country’s growing strength in Asian handball.
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