Asian Youth Beach Handball Championship

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Asian Youth Beach Handball Championship
Sport Beach Handball
Founded2015
Founder Asian Handball Federation
Inaugural season 2016
No. of teams16 (maximum)
Continent AHF (Asia)
Most recent
champion(s)
MenFlag of Iran.svg  Iran (1st Title)
WomenFlag of Thailand.svg  Thailand (1st Title)
Most titlesMen:
Flag of Iran.svg  Iran, Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand (1 title each)
Women:
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China, Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand (1 title each)
TV partner(s) Al Kass Sports Channels
Promotion to IHF Youth Beach Handball World Championship
Official website Official Website

The Asian Youth Beach Handball Championship is the official competition for youth men's and women's national Beach Handball teams of Asia, organised by Asian Handball Federation and takes place every four years. In addition to crowning the Asian champions, the tournament also serves as a qualifying tournament for the IHF Youth Beach Handball World Championship . [1]

Contents

Men's tournament

Summary

YearHostFinal MatchBronze-medal match
GoldScoreSilverBronzeScoreFourth Place
2016
Details
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Pattaya
Flag of Thailand.svg
Thailand
No playoffsFlag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg
Chinese Taipei
Flag of Pakistan.svg
Pakistan
No playoffsFlag of Qatar.svg
Qatar
2022
Details
Flag of Iran.svg
Tehran
Flag of Iran.svg
Iran
No playoffsFlag of Jordan.svg
Jordan
Flag of Qatar.svg
Qatar
No playoffsFlag of Pakistan.svg
Pakistan

Medal table

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1Flag of Iran.svg  Iran 1001
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 1001
3Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg  Chinese Taipei 0101
Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan 0101
5Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan 0011
Flag of Qatar.svg  Qatar 0011
Totals (6 entries)2226

Women's tournament

Summary

YearHostFinal MatchBronze-medal match
GoldScoreSilverBronzeScoreFourth Place
2016
Details
Flag of Thailand.svg
Pattaya
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg
China
No playoffsFlag of Thailand.svg
Thailand
Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg
Chinese Taipei
No playoffsFlag of Hong Kong.svg
Hong Kong
2022
Details
Flag of Thailand.svg
Bangkok
Flag of Thailand.svg
Thailand
No playoffsFlag of India.svg
India
Flag of Hong Kong.svg
Hong Kong
Only three teams participating

Medal table

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 1102
2Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 1001
3Flag of India.svg  India 0101
4Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg  Chinese Taipei 0011
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 0011
Totals (5 entries)2226

See also

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References

  1. "Qualification for Beach Handball Youth World Championship". www.nazarebeachhandball.com. 16 August 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-09-11. Retrieved 2016-08-31.