WANA (Sep 25) – Iran’s U-17 men’s handball team clinched the Asian championship on Thursday, September 25, after defeating South Korea 28–25 in the tournament final. The victory placed Iran on the top podium, marking a historic continental triumph.

 

Earlier in the group stage, Iran had also beaten South Korea 31–25. By reaching the semifinals, the team had already secured a spot at the upcoming World Championship in this age category.

 

This dominant and historic win ends a 19-year drought for Iran’s boys’ handball, which had last lifted an Asian trophy nearly two decades ago.

 

Iran advanced to the knockout stage as the leader of Group D, after three wins against the Maldives, Syria, and South Korea. In the second round, the team defeated Kuwait, Jordan, and Qatar. A commanding semifinal victory over Bahrain secured their place in the final, where they once again overcame South Korea.

 

Qatar claimed third place in the competition, defeating Bahrain 33–26.

 

Iran’s full results at the Asian U-17 Championship:

  • Iran 65 – 4 Maldives
  • Iran 44 – 22 Syria
  • Iran 31 – 25 South Korea
  • Iran 35 – 30 Kuwait
  • Iran 42 – 22 Jordan
  • Iran 46 – 25 Qatar
  • Iran 37 – 19 Bahrain
  • Iran 28 – 25 South Korea (Final)

 

The inaugural Asian U-17 Handball Championship, hosted in Jordan, ran from September 15 to 25. Both Iran and South Korea secured qualification for the World Championship in this age category.

Iran Wins Asian U-17 Handball Championship

Iran Wins Asian U-17 Handball Championship. Social media/ WANA News Agency