TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Iranian junior men's handball team beat Saudi Arabia to pave its way to the final match of the 9th Asian Men’s Youth (U19) Handball Championship underway in Manama.

Iranian junior men's handball team defeated Saudi Arabia 33-32.

The final match of the 9th Asian Men’s Youth (U19) Handball Championship is slated to be held at 19:30 on Wednesday, August 31, between Iran and South Korea.

Earlier, Iran’s team overpowered Bahrain to be qualified for the world championship.

Iran’s national team won 30-29 against Bahrain’s team, the championship defender on Friday.

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