TEHRAN – Iran’s girls’ handball team has won the first-ever gold in the history of women’s handball at 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain on Tuesday.
The Iranian athletes thrashed India in a thrilling win 43-26 in their final match at the event.
Earlier, the Iranian side had defeated China 30-25, Uzbekistan 27-24 and Kazakhstan 27-23, and Thailand 32-16.
The 3rd Asian Youth Games are taking place in Bahrain from Oct. 22 to 31.
The Games serve as qualifiers for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar.
Iran has sent 236 athletes to the Games.