At the World Men's Handball Championship in Egypt, Japan lost to Asian powerhouse Qatar 29-31 in the second round of the qualifying round, resulting in a total of 1 loss and 1 draw.
The World Men's Handball Championship is being held in Egypt with strict infection control measures as the spread of the new coronavirus continues.
The Japanese men's national team, who will participate in the Tokyo Olympics for the first time in eight tournaments in the host country frame, played against Qatar, the Asian powerhouse who won the Asian Championship last year, in the second round of the qualifying round on the 17th.
Japan got off to a good start by scoring the first goal in the first half, leading 16 to 15 and turning back.
In the second half, he suffered from Qatar's attack and was able to allow the lead due to a good save by the opponent's goalkeeper. Although he made a comeback at the end of the game, he allowed Qatar to make another comeback and lost 29 to 31.
Japan's total record will be 1 loss and 1 draw, and on the night of the 19th of Japan time, the top three teams from the qualifying round will play in the main round to compete against Angola.