1977 Asian Men's Handball Championship


The 1977 Asian Men's Handball Championship was the first Asian Championship, which took place from 26 March 4 April 1977 in Kuwait City, Kuwait. The games were played outside at the Al-Sadiq school station. The IHF was represented by president Paul Högberg, general secretary Max Rinkenurger and the Asian representative Kazumi Watanabe.

Preliminary round

Group A

Games from Japan:
  • At the score of 11-11 it began to rain and it was unplayable.
  • According to Japan: 25-14

Final round

Semifinals

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  • According to Japan: 21-16

Final standing

Team qualified for the 1978 World Championship

Top goalscorers

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