Iranian women’s handball team wins historic first-ever Asian Youth Games gold
Iranian girls’ handball team secured the championship title at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain after recording their fifth consecutive victory, guaranteeing the first-ever gold medal in Iran’s handball history before the tournament’s conclusion.
The Iranian side, which had already defeated China, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Thailand, faced India in their fifth match at the Umm al-Hassam Hall in Manama on Tuesday.
With another strong performance, they claimed a 43–26 win, having led 23–13 at halftime.
The result placed them firmly at the top of the standings with 10 points, ensuring the gold medal regardless of the outcome of their final match against Hong Kong.
This marks the first-ever gold medal in Iran’s handball history at the Asian Games level, whether in youth or senior competitions.
Following the victory, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a message, extending congratulations to the “brave and champion girls” who achieved a “historic” victory while upholding their cultural and moral values.
He said the gold medal was the result of “hard work, perseverance, and admirable determination,” adding that it symbolizes the capability and merit of Iranian women.
He expressed hope that this continental success would pave the way for continued achievements by Iranian girls in various sports arenas, with the national flag always flying high.
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