Asian Handball Federation

Asian Handball Federation

https://asianhandball.org/

The Asian Handball Federation (AHF), founded in 1974 and headquartered in Iran, is a privately owned organization governing handball and beach handball in Asia. It comprises 44 member countries primarily located within the Asian continent. Its membership excludes several transcontinental nations (Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, and Turkey) and those on Asia's western edge (Cyprus, Armenia, and Israel), which belong to the European Handball Federation. Hong Kong and Macau, while special administrative regions of China, are also AHF members.

Revenue

Founded

1974

Headcount

-

Headquarters

Iran

Primary Segment

Other

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

The Asian Handball Federation (AHF) announced on July 29, 2024, the election of Bader Al-Dhiyab as president for a term ending in 2029. The AHF later postponed the 2025 U-17 Men’s Asian Championship, originally scheduled for July 1-11, 2025, in Amman, Jordan. A women's competition, featuring Vietnam, Philippines, India, and Hong Kong-China, concluded with Vietnam winning the gold medal. The formal ratification of Al-Dhiyab's appointment, along with elections for other positions, will occur during the 25th AHF Ordinary Congress on December 20, 2025, in Cairo, Egypt. Information was also provided regarding player eligibility, specifying birthdates between November 2, 2008, and July 1, 2010.

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Oct

9th

2025

10:16

Events, CT_Monitor Company

Draw for 22nd Asian Men's Handball Championship

The 22nd Asian Men’s Championship will be held from 15 to 29 January 2026 in Kuwait, and will serve as the Asian qualification tournament for the 30th IHF Men’s Handball World Championship, to be held in Germany from 13 to 31 January 2027, with top four (4) teams qualifying for the World Championship.

Asian Handball Federation

Jul

29th

2025

11:12

CT_Monitor Company

Bader Mohammed Al-Theyab to become AHF President, Muhammad Shafiq to continue as Secretary General

The formal ratification of both appointments will take place during the forthcoming 25th AHF Ordinary Congress, scheduled to be held on 20 December 2025 at the St. Regis New Capital Hotel in Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt. The Congress will be attended by delegates from across the continent and will include elections for other positions within the Council and the Executive Committee, alongside deliberations on key strategic and administrative matters.

Asian Handball Federation

Jul

28th

2025

18:30

CT_Monitor Company

Asian Handball Federation renews trust in Al-Dhiyab until '29

KUWAIT, July 29 (KUNA) -- The Asian Handball Federation (AHF) announced on Tuesday that Kuwaiti Bader Al-Dhiyab was elected by acclimation as president of the federation for the upcoming term, which runs until 2029. Speaking to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Al-Dhiyab described his election as a major responsibility that requires persistent effort and dedication, emphasizing his commitment to pushing Asian handball forward and establishing it on the global stage through continuous support and strategic development.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)

Jul

26th

2025

07:57

Events, CT_Monitor Company

P. R. China clinch maiden title at 11th Asian Women's Youth Handball Championship

The 11th Asian Women’s Youth Handball Championship concluded in spectacular fashion at the Gymnasium of Jiangxi University of Software Professional Technology, Jinggangshan City Campus, marking the first time the event was hosted by the Chinese Handball Association (CHA). The championship took place from 18 to 26 July 2025 and also served as the Asian qualification tournament for the 11th IHF Women’s Youth (U18) Handball World Championship, to be held from 29 July to 9 August 2026.

Asian Handball Federation

Jun

22nd

2025

18:30

AFC Postpones U-17 Asian Championship Amid Regional Tension

Jordan-set tournament pushed back as federations prioritize team safety The Asian Handball Federation has officially postponed the 2025 U-17 Men’s Asian Championship, which was scheduled to be held in Amman, Jordan from July 1 to 11.

The Daily Tribune (Bahrain)

May

14th

2025

23:07

Oman and Vietnam claim titles at 10th Asian Men's & Women's Beach Handball Championship 2025

The women’s competition was contested by four teams, Vietnam, Philippines, India, and Hong Kong–China, playing in a double round-robin format. Vietnam emerged as the undisputed champions, winning all six of their matches to secure the gold medal.

Asian Handball Federation

May

11th

2025

15:04

1st IHF Men’s U17 Handball World Championship

Players born between 2 November 2008 to 1 July2010

Asian Handball Federation

May

10th

2025

23:25

AHF joins Asian Sports Federations meeting in Kuwait

Convened on the side-lines of the 45th OCA General Assembly, the meeting marked a new chapter in cooperation between the OCA and the Asian Federations. It served as a platform to reinforce shared objectives for the advancement of sports in Asia and to strengthen the impact and reach of multi-sport events across the region.

Asian Handball Federation

May

8th

2025

01:55

25th IHF Women’s Junior (U20) Handball World Championship

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Asian Handball Federation

Apr

23rd

2025

07:09

Draw results of 1st Asian Men's U-17 Handball Championship

The Asian Handball Federation (AHF) is pleased to announce the draw results for the 1st AHF Asian Men’s U-17 Handball Championship, scheduled to take place from 1st to 11th July 2025 in Amman, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. This championship serves as the qualification event for the 1st IHF Men’s U-17 Handball World Championship, scheduled to take place in the Kingdom of Morocco from 24th October to 1st November 2025.

Asian Handball Federation

Apr

7th

2025

23:08

Draw results of 18th Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship

The Asian Handball Federation (AHF) is pleased to announce the draw results for the 18th AHF Asian Women’s Junior Handball Championship, scheduled to take place from 20th to 29th August 2025 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This championship serves as the qualification event for the 25th IHF Women’s Junior (U20) Handball World Championship to be held in 2026.

Asian Handball Federation

Apr

6th

2025

23:26

Amman ready for draw of 1st Asian Men's U-17 Handball Championship

The 1st Asian Men’s U-17 Handball Championship is scheduled to be held from 1 – 11 July 2025 in Amman, Jordan. This landmark event will serve as the Asian qualification tournament for the 1st IHF Men’s U-17 Handball World Championship, which will be hosted in the Kingdom of Morocco from 24 October – 1 November 2025.

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