Asian Men's Handball Championship facts for kids
| Sport | Handball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1976 |
| Inaugural season | 1977 |
| Administrator | Asian Handball Federation |
| Countries | AHF Members |
| Headquarters | Kuwait City (Kuwait) |
| Continent | AHF (Asia) |
| Most recent champion(s) |
 QAT (6th title) |
| Most titles |  KOR (9 titles) |
| Qualification | World Men's Handball Championship |
| TV partner(s) | Al-Kass Sports Channel |
| Sponsor(s) | Al-Kass Sports Channel SK Group Molten Corporation Gerflor |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Related competitions |
Asian Women's Handball Championship |
| Tournament format | Round-robin and then knockout stage |
The Asian Men's Handball Championship is a big competition for men's national handball teams in Asia. Since 2018, teams from Oceania also join in. This exciting tournament happens every two years. It's not just about finding the best team in Asia. It's also a way for teams to qualify for the World Championship. This means the stakes are very high!
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What is the Asian Men's Handball Championship?
The Asian Men's Handball Championship is the top handball event for men's teams in Asia. It's organized by the Asian Handball Federation (AHF). The first championship was held in 1977. Since then, it has grown into a major sporting event. Teams compete fiercely to win the championship title.
How Does the Tournament Work?
The tournament usually starts with a group stage. Teams play against each other in smaller groups. After the group stage, the best teams move on to the knockout stage. This is where teams play single matches. If they lose, they are out of the competition. The final match decides the champion. The winner gets the title of Asian Champion. They also earn a spot in the World Men's Handball Championship.
Who are the Top Teams?
Over the years, some teams have been very successful.
- South Korea has won the most titles. They have been champions 9 times!
- Qatar is another strong team. They have won 6 titles, including many recent ones.
- Kuwait has won the championship 4 times.
- Japan has won 2 titles. They have also been runners-up many times.
These teams often battle it out for the top spots. Other countries like Bahrain, China, and Saudi Arabia have also won medals.
Medal Table
This table shows which countries have won the most medals:
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KOR |
9 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
| 2 | QAT |
6 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| 3 |  KUW |
4 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| 4 |  JPN |
2 | 6 | 5 | 13 |
| 5 |  BHR |
0 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 6 |  CHN |
0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 7 |  KSA |
0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 8 |  IRI |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (8 entries) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 63 | |
See also
- Asian Men's Junior Handball Championship
- Asian Men's Youth Handball Championship
- Asian Women's Handball Championship
- Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship
- Asian Women's Youth Handball Championship
