Iran fourth at 2024 Asian Women's Handball Championship

TEHTAN – Iran lost to Kazakhstan 28-22 and finished in fourth place at the 2024 Asian Women’s Handball Championship on Tuesday.

Team Melli had lost to South Korea 33-20 in the semifinals.

Iran advanced to the 2025 World Women’s Handball Championship for the third time in a row as one of top four teams.

The competition takes place in New Delhi from Dec. 3 to 10 at the Gandhi Arena.

The tournament features eight teams divided into two groups of four.

Iran had lost to Japan and defeated India and Hong Kong in Group B.