Iran Beats China in Shiraz Handball Tournament
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran defeated China 36-23 in the opening match of the international four-team handball tournament in Shiraz on Wednesday.
The event has brought together national teams from Iran, China, Belarus, and Russia.
Iran will play Belarus on Friday.
The competition is part of Iran’s preparations for major upcoming handball events.
The tournament has been organized by the Iranian Handball Federation.
Iran’s national handball team, led by head coach Rafael Guijosa Castillo, is using the tournament as a key opportunity to fine-tune its squad ahead of major international competitions.
The team is currently preparing for the 2026 Asian Handball Championship, the Asian Games, and future Olympic qualifiers.
