Saudi youth handball team to face Qatar in Asian championship opener
Saudi Arabia's U-18 handball team will kick off their Asian Championship campaign against Qatar in Group B action in Amman on Wednesday.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Saudi U-18 handball team is set to begin its campaign at the 11th Asian Men's Youth Handball Championship with a match against Qatar on Wednesday in the Jordanian capital, Amman, as part of the opening round of the group stage.
The tournament runs from August 20 to 31 and Group B features Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Syria, and Iran.
Saudi Arabia will continue its group stage matches against Iran on Friday, August 21, then Syria on Sunday, August 23, and will conclude the preliminary round against Kuwait on Wednesday, August 26.
The team is aiming for a strong start against Qatar to boost its chances of reaching the quarterfinals and to compete for one of the qualification spots for the World Championship for the fourth time in its history, following previous appearances in 2019, 2023, and 2025.
Intensive preparations ahead of the tournament
The team’s management stated that the squad has completed its preparations through a comprehensive training program, which included a 21-day overseas camp in Slovenia with several friendly matches, as well as domestic camps and gatherings, to ensure peak technical and physical readiness ahead of the competition.