Iran lost 30-18 in the opening match and beat Kazakhstan 37-25 in the next match, but according to reports from the Tehran Times they beat South Korea 39-19.
Iranian teams will finish 5th-8th in the competition.
The championship will be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from August 20th to 29th. This year’s edition features a team of 10 participating members, making it the first time Uzbekistan has held a continental event in this age category.
As a qualifying tournament for the 2026 IHF Women’s Junior World Championship, the contest will award the venue to the top four teams who will secure participation in upcoming global events.
The Republic of Korea is a dominant force in championship history, winning 16 of 17 previous editions. The only exception came in 2022 when India claimed titles in the tournament where South Korea, the People’s Republic of China and traditionally the most successful nations in competition existed.
MNA