Kuwait seeks first win against India at Asian Youth Handball Championship

Kuwait's national youth handball team aims for its first win at the 19th Asian Men's Youth Handball Championship in China. The team faces India in a critical second-round match, needing a victory to stay in contention for qualification.

Kuwait opened its campaign with a close 27-29 defeat against Iran. Despite a strong performance for much of the game, late errors cost them a better result. The match against India presents a vital opportunity to secure two points before facing tougher opponents like Japan, Qatar, and the UAE.

Head coach Heine Jansen and assistant Musaed Mufreh have spent the past two days analyzing the opening game's mistakes. Their focus is on enhancing the team's attacking capabilities, defensive structure, and overall readiness for the upcoming fixture. The remaining group matches are expected to be decisive in determining which teams advance to the main round.

Elsewhere in Group Two, Japan will play Qatar, and Iran will face the UAE. These matches could significantly impact the group standings and the race for qualification. The championship has already seen close contests, including South Korea's narrow win over Iran and Saudi Arabia's victory against Bahrain.