TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran misplaced to South Korea 26-22 within the ninth Asian Men’s Youth (U19) Handball Championship.
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This is the third time that the Republic of Korea wins the Asian Men’s Junior Handball Championship. The Republic of Korea had beforehand received the title in each the inaugural 2005 and 2014 editions.
In the bronze medal match, Saudi Arabia defeated Japan 26-25. This bronze medal is the primary ever medal received by Saudi Arabia within the Asian Men’s Youth Handball Championship.
The Republic of Korea, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Saudi Arabia, Japan, and Bahrain have certified for the tenth IHF Men’s Youth (U19) Handball World Championship to be held in Croatia in July/August 2023.