New Delhi [India], December 9 (ANI): India overcame Singapore with a commanding 35-22 win on the Asian Women’s Handball Championship (AWHC) 2024 in New Delhi, opening up the chance for his or her best-ever end on the match.
India, who’ve by no means completed above sixth within the competitors, will face China on December 10 within the fifth/sixth place playoff match.
During Sunday’s match, charged by the backing of their followers, India opened the location match towards Singapore with excessive power, main 9-6 halfway by means of the primary half, because of Menika and Bhawana Sharma’s constant scoring. At the opposite finish, captain Diksha Kumari and goalkeeper Nina Shil-who additionally saved a penalty and was adjudged Player of the Match-made key saves to maintain Singapore at bay. The hosts maintained their general dominance on the opposite aspect of the interval, securing a complete win.
Presented by the World Handball League (WHL) and organised by the Asian Handball Federation, the AWHC has already witnessed this comparatively younger Indian contingent taking part in fearlessly towards Asia’s finest groups, showcasing resilience and grit. In the group stage, India beat Hong Kong-CHN 31-28 of their opening match, misplaced by two factors to the earlier version’s semi-finalists Iran, and recorded probably the most targets within the group towards Japan.
Speaking on her staff’s show within the match up to now, captain Diksha Kumari mentioned: “Our team has shown incredible spirit and resilience throughout this tournament, whether against Hong Kong, Singapore, Iran, and even Japan. Every match has been a learning experience for us and we have pushed ourselves to compete with some of the best teams in Asia at our home. Scoring consistently and staying strong defensively has been our focus, and we’re proud of how we have come together as a unit. This journey inspires us to aim higher.”While the Indian staff’s efficiency on the Championships has proven many positives, it additionally highlighted the chances that may speed up the nationwide staff’s journey and progress, making certain a pivotal shift from simply being underdogs to establishing itself as a powerful opponent to reckon with in Asia.
Earlier within the day, China ensured their place reverse India within the fifth/sixth place playoff by beating Hong Kong-CHN with a powerful 38-14 scoreline. In the highest bracket, in the meantime, South Korea booked their berth within the final-scheduled to be performed on December 10, Tuesday-by outclassing Iran 33-20. South Korea will play the victor of the match between Japan and Kazakhstan for the title. (ANI)