publish time

29/09/2023

author name Arab Times

publish time

29/09/2023

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 29:  In the opening group match of the second round at the 19th Asian Games in China, the Kuwaiti handball team emerged victorious over their Iranian counterparts with a final score of 24-22.

Kuwait team secured two crucial points after a challenging encounter against the Iranian team, marked by closely contested play. The first half of the match ended in a tie at 10-10. This hard-fought victory has set the Kuwaiti team on the path to potential qualification for the semi-finals.

In the second round, the Kuwaiti national team was placed in the same group as Iran, Bahrain, and South Korea. The top two teams from this group will earn spots in the semi-finals, heightening the stakes for each match.

The Kuwaiti team's upcoming fixtures include a match against South Korea on Saturday, followed by a face-off against Bahrain on the subsequent Sunday. The outcomes of these matches will significantly influence their journey in the tournament.