Zhuzhou, China – The UAE youth handball team has qualified for the Youth World Cup finals scheduled for July 2027 in Macedonia. After its victory, on Friday, over the Chinese national team, 37-28, in the quarter-finals of the 19th edition of the Asian Championship. It is currently being held in the Chinese city of Zhuzhou, to also ensure qualification to the semi-finals of the tournament.
The UAE national team continued its strong performances in the tournament, after finishing the preliminary round without any losses. Achieving 3 victories over Japan (32-29), Qatar (29-24), and Kuwait (29-28). In addition to two draws with Iran (25-25) and South Korea (30-30). To book second place in his group and reach the quarter-finals. He defeated the Chinese national team, the host of the tournament, and booked a ticket to qualify for the World Cup.
The team is led by Egyptian coach Mohamed Samir Kishk, assisted by Khaled Ahmed and Tariq Ibrahim.
