Qatar Handball Team Face Japan in Decisive Group A Clash
Aichi-Nagoya, Japan - Qatar’s handball team will face hosts Japan today in their third and final Group A match at the 20th Asian Games – Aichi-Nagoya 2026, being held in Japan through October 4.Team Qatar will be aiming for victory to secure sole possession of top spot in the group, with both sides currently on four points. Qatar opened their campaign with a commanding 40–17 victory over Hong Kong before defeating China 30–25 in their second match.The Qatari side will now seek to complete the group stage with a perfect record and advance to the quarter-finals as Group A winners.The encounter is expected to be a demanding test against hosts Japan, who have also won both of their opening matches. Team Qatar, however, will draw on the experience and ambition of its players as it continues its defence of the Asian Games title, having won gold at the last three editions in Incheon 2014, Jakarta 2018 and Hangzhou 2022.