Bahrain team reach 2026 Asian Handball Championship final after win over Japan

27 Jan 2026
 
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Kuwait, Jan. 27 (BNA): The Bahrain national handball team qualified for the final of the 22nd Asian Handball Championship 2026, being held in the State of Kuwait and serving as a qualifier for the 2027 World Cup in the Federal Republic of Germany, after a 35–25 victory over Japan in the semi-final.

Bahrain led 17–14 at half-time before extending the lead in the second half to secure a ten-goal win, underlining their control of the match.

Bahrain will face the winner of today’s semi-final between Kuwait and Qatar in the final.

A.S, Z.I

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