Iran names rivals for the 2026 Asian Women's Handball Championship
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Iran names rivals for the 2026 Asian Women's Handball Championship

The Iranian women's handball team has learned its opponents for the upcoming 21st Asian Women's Handball Championship. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from November 23 to December 3, 2026.

According to the draw results, the Iranian team has been placed in Group A. Japan, China, Hong Kong, and Bangladesh will also participate in this group.

Group B will bring together teams such as South Korea, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, India, Australia, and the winner of the IFG Cup. Iran anticipates a challenging campaign, especially considering the presence of strong Asian teams like Japan and China, who aim to establish themselves on the continental stage.

South Korea, one of the most successful teams in the history of Asian women's handball, will lead Group B. Meanwhile, the host country, Kazakhstan, will strive to utilize the advantage of home ground.

This championship will unite leading teams from across Asia, providing Iranian women with an important opportunity to test their strength against strong regional rivals and demonstrate their progress in international handball.

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