Japan Edge Iraq 30-29 In 22Nd Asian Men's Handball Championship In Kuwait

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Jan 25 (KUNA) -- Japan's national handball team secured a narrow 30-29 victory over Iraq on Sunday in a Group A match of the main round of the 22nd Asian Handball Championship, currently being held in Kuwait.
The tournament also serves as a qualifier for the 2027 IHF World Men's Handball Championship, to be hosted by Germany, and runs until January 29.
Japan ended the first half ahead 19-16 in a closely contested match that saw both teams exchange attacks throughout. The competitive balance continued into the second half, with Japan ultimately clinching the win by a single-goal margin.
Main round matches continue later on Sunday, with the United Arab Emirates facing Qatar and Saudi Arabia taking on Bahrain in Group B encounters, while Kuwait will meet South Korea in another Group B fixture. (end)
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