Japan Defeats Iran in 2025 Asian Women's Youth Handball C’ship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Defending champion Japan defeated Iran 40-27 in 2025 Asian Women's Youth Handball Championship on Friday.
Iran is scheduled to play South Korea on Saturday.
China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong and Kazakhstan are in Group A, while Group B consists of South Korea, Iran, Japan and India.
The preliminary round of the 11th AHF Asian Women’s Youth Handball Championship is being held on 18, 19 and 21 July, with the semi-finals scheduled on 23 July.
The big final and the bronze medal match are due to take place on 26 July.
The Championship is being held from 18 to 26 July 2025 in Jinggangshan, China under the aegis of Asian Handball Federation.
It also will act as the qualification tournament for the 2026 Women's Youth World Handball Championship.
