Doha: The Qatar handball team is set to participate in an international friendly tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina from August 12 to 15. This event is part of the team's overseas training camp in preparation for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
According to Qatar News Agency, Qatar will kick off its campaign on Wednesday against Slovenia's Grosist Slovan in Group B. The group also includes Portugal's Sporting Lisbon. Group A consists of Egypt's Al Ahly, Germany's Melsungen, and Bosnia's Sloga.
The tournament aims to enhance the team's readiness and build cohesion before the Asian Games. Qatar is in Group A with Japan, China, and Hong Kong for the Games. As the defending Asian champion, Qatar has clinched gold in 2014, 2018, and 2022 and will strive for another title.