Iran youth handball team lose to Bahrain in Asian semifinal
Iran’s youth handball team lost to Bahrain in the semifinals of the 2026 Asian Championship on Saturday, missing out on a place in the final.
Tehran - BORNA - Iran, coached by Mohammad Reza Rajabi, suffered a 26-23 defeat against Bahrain in the semifinal clash in Jordan.
Iran had advanced from the group stage after recording three wins against Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Syria and one defeat to Qatar, finishing second in their group.
The Iranian team then defeated Uzbekistan in the quarterfinals to reach the last four and secure qualification for the 2027 World Championship.
Following the defeat to Bahrain, Iran will face South Korea in the third-place playoff as they seek the bronze medal.
The 2026 Asian Youth Handball Championship will continue in Jordan until Sept. 1.
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