Asian Women's Handball Championship facts for kids
| Sport | Handball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| Inaugural season | 1987 |
| Continent | Asia (AHF) |
| Most recent champion(s) |
 Japan (2nd title) |
| Most titles |  South Korea (16 titles) |
The AHF Asian Women's Handball Championship is a big handball competition for women's national teams in Asia. It happens every two years. Teams from Oceania also started joining in 2018. This tournament is super important because it helps teams qualify for the IHF World Women's Handball Championship, which is a global event!
The team that won most recently is Japan. They won their second title at the 2024 tournament.
What is Handball?
Handball is a fast-paced team sport. Two teams of seven players each try to throw a ball into the other team's goal. Players can dribble the ball (like in basketball) or pass it. It's a mix of soccer, basketball, and water polo, but played with hands!
History of the Championship
The AHF Asian Women's Handball Championship started in 1987. It brings together the best women's handball teams from across Asia. The tournament has been held in different countries over the years, showing off the sport to many fans.
Top Teams and Winners
Over the years, many teams have competed for the championship. One team stands out: South Korea. They have won the most titles, showing how strong they are in Asian handball. Japan and Kazakhstan have also won titles. China has often been a runner-up, meaning they've reached the final many times.
Medal Table
This table shows which countries have won gold, silver, and bronze medals in the championship.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea |
16 | 3 | 1 | 20 |
| 2 | Japan |
2 | 7 | 8 | 17 |
| 3 |  Kazakhstan |
2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 |  China |
0 | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| 5 |  North Korea |
0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Totals (5 entries) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 60 | |
See also
- Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship
- Asian Women's Youth Handball Championship
- Asian Men's Handball Championship
- Asian Men's Junior Handball Championship
- Asian Men's Youth Handball Championship
