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Kuwait beats China to stay on course for fifth place at Asian Junior Handball Championship
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Kuwait beats China to stay on course for fifth place at Asian Junior Handball Championship

From Arab Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kuwait defeated China 36-31 in the 5th-8th place classification at the 19th Asian Men's Junior Handball Championship.
  • The victory keeps Kuwait in contention for fifth place in the tournament.
  • Kuwait will play Chinese Taipei for fifth place, aiming to finish the tournament strong after missing the semifinals.

Kuwait secured a decisive 36-31 victory over China in the 5th-8th place classification round of the 19th Asian Men's Junior Handball Championship.

The Kuwaiti team, known as 'The Blues,' demonstrated a strong performance throughout the match, controlling the game and establishing a five-goal lead. This win keeps their hopes alive for achieving the best possible finish in the tournament.

Kuwait will now compete against Chinese Taipei in the playoff for fifth place. The team aims to conclude their campaign on a high note, especially after failing to reach the semifinals and secure a spot in the 2027 IHF Men's Youth World Championship.

Meanwhile, the Asian Handball Federation has released the schedule for the 11th Asian Men's Junior Handball Championship, which also serves as a qualifier for the 2027 IHF Men's Youth World Championship. This event is set to take place in Amman, Jordan, from August 20-31. Kuwait has been placed in Group B alongside South Korea, Iran, Jordan, Syria, and India, with their opening match scheduled against Syria on August 20.

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Originally published by Arab Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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