Bahrain Wins asian Men’s Handball Championship, Qatar Secures Silver and World Championship Spot

Bahrain defeated Qatar 29-26 in the final of the 22nd Asian Men’s Handball championship held in Kuwait, marking Bahrain’s frist-ever title win. The closely contested match saw Bahrain lead 14-11 at halftime.Qatar fought back strongly in the second half, tying the score at 24-24 and pushing the game into overtime. Though, Bahrain ultimately prevailed in the extra period.

Despite the loss, Qatar’s performance secures their qualification for the 2027 World Men’s Handball Championship, which will be hosted in Germany. This qualification ensures Qatar will continue to compete on the international stage.

The defeat ends Qatar’s streak of six consecutive asian Men’s Handball Championship titles. While they aimed for a seventh win, Bahrain’s victory demonstrates the growing competitiveness of handball in Asia.