TEHRAN - The Iranian women’s national handball team has been placed in Group B of the 2026 Asian Women’s Handball Championship alongside Japan, China, Hong Kong, and Bangladesh following the tournament’s official draw ceremony.
The draw for the 21st edition of the Asian Women’s Handball Championship determined the group stages, pitting Iran against formidable continental rivals in Group B.
Meanwhile, Group A features South Korea, host nation Kazakhstan, India, Australia, Uzbekistan, and the winner of the Asian lower-tier qualification tournament.
The Iranian national squad is currently holding a preparation camp in Turkey to gear up for the prestigious Asian event. As part of their training program, the team scheduled two friendly matches. In their first warm-up encounter, the Iranian players suffered a close 20-17 defeat against the Turkish national team. They are set to face Ukraine in their second friendly match.