Handball at the Asian Games facts for kids
Handball is an exciting team sport where two teams try to score by throwing a ball into the opposing goal. It's a bit like soccer, but you use your hands! Handball has been a part of the Asian Games since 1982. The very first time handball was played at the Asian Games was in New Delhi, India. The Asian Games are a huge sports event held every four years, bringing together athletes from all over Asia to compete in many different sports.
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Handball Champions: Men's Teams
In the men's handball competition at the Asian Games, some teams have been very strong. South Korea has won the gold medal many times, showing how good they are at the sport. They won in 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, and 2010.
More recently, Qatar has become a dominant force, winning gold in 2014, 2018, and 2022. Other strong teams include China, who won the first gold medal in 1982, and Kuwait, who took home the gold in 2006. Teams like Japan and Iran have also frequently reached the finals or won bronze medals, showing their consistent performance.
Handball Champions: Women's Teams
The women's handball competition has also seen some incredible teams. Just like the men's teams, South Korea has been incredibly successful, winning gold medals in 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2014, and 2018. This shows their long history of excellence in the sport.
China has also been a strong contender, winning the gold medal in 2010 and often finishing with silver or bronze. Japan has consistently performed well, earning silver medals in 1994, 2010, and 2014, and finally winning their first gold medal in 2022. Other teams like Kazakhstan have also shown their strength by winning silver medals.
Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  South Korea (KOR) |
13 | 2 | 3 | 18 |
| 2 |  Qatar (QAT) |
3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 |  China (CHN) |
2 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| 4 |  Japan (JPN) |
1 | 6 | 6 | 13 |
| 5 |  Kuwait (KUW) |
1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 6 |  Bahrain (BRN) |
0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
 Kazakhstan (KAZ) |
0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| 8 |  Iran (IRI) |
0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 9 |  North Korea (PRK) |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |  Chinese Taipei (TPE) |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Saudi Arabia (KSA) |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (11 entries) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 60 | |
List of medalists
See also
In Spanish: Balonmano en los Juegos Asiáticos para niños
