Doha: The Qatar U-19 handball team emerged victorious against Saudi Arabia with a 30-22 win in the opening round of Group B at the Asian U-19 Handball Championship. The championship is currently taking place in the Jordanian capital and will run through August 31.
According to Qatar News Agency, Qatar's team demonstrated a commendable performance in their initial match, securing their first two points. This victory bolsters their prospects in the ongoing title race. The team is set to face Kuwait in the second round on Friday, followed by a match against Iran on Sunday. They will conclude the group stage with a game against Syria on August 24.
The Qatar team is optimistic about sustaining their positive trajectory and aims to deliver robust performances in the forthcoming matches. Their success in these games will further solidify Qatar handball's influential presence on the Asian sporting stage.