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Qatar juniors stay perfect

Published: 24 Aug 2026 - 10:32 am | Last Updated: 24 Aug 2026 - 10:32 am
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Doha, Qatar: Qatar maintained their perfect start at the 11th Asian Junior (U19) Handball Championship in Amman, edging Iran 24-22 yesterday to secure a third straight victory.

The result left Qatar top of Group B on six points, with Syria awaiting them in their final group match today. 

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