In previous matches of the tournament, Iran defeated China 30-26 and Kuwait 25-23 in Group B, advancing to the quarterfinals.
In the first quarterfinal match, Iran emerged victorious against Oman with a score of 32-19 but was defeated by Saudi Arabia 14-13 in the second match.
Consequently, by accepting defeat against Japan, Iran missed the spot for the 25th IHF Men’s Junior (U-21) Handball World Championship in Poland, which is scheduled for June and July 2025.
The 18th Asian Men’s Junior (U21) Handball Championship will run until July 27 in Amman, Jordan.
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