Oman bags 10th Asian Beach Handball Championship

Sports Friday 16/May/2025 10:13 AM
By: Times News Service
Oman bags 10th Asian Beach Handball Championship

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman’s national beach handball team claimed victory in the 10th Asian Beach Handball Championship held in Muscat, defeating Iran in the final with a score of 2-0. The final match was attended by His Highness Sayyid Azan bin Qais Al Said, President of the Oman  Olympic Committee.

The match started with excitement as Oman took an early lead, guided by player Asaad Al-Hosni and outstanding goalkeeping from Hudhaifa Al-Siyabi, who played a key role in securing the win. Although Iran made a comeback attempt in the first half, Oman maintained control and finished ahead with a score of 21-18.

The second half saw intense competition, with Iran equalizing at one point, but Oman ultimately asserted its dominance, securing a final score of 14-10. Hudhaifa Al-Siyabi was named the best player of the match for his exceptional performance.

In the tournament’s other results, Pakistan secured third place after defeating Jordan, while in the women's division, Vietnam won the championship, followed by the Philippines in second place, and India in third.