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Handball: Qatar wins gold at Asian Youth Games

Published: 24 Aug 2013 - 12:35 am | Last Updated: 30 Jan 2022 - 12:33 pm

Qatar handball team and officials celebrate after beating Korea 28-21 in the gold medal match at the Asian Youth Games in Nanjing in China yesterday. RIGHT: Qatar team members raise their hands together on the podium during the prize ceremony. Amor Dhiab top-scored with seven goals for Qatar during the match. In the semi-finals, Qatar beat Saudi Arabia 30-25, whilst Korea defeated Bahrain 19-11. The Games have acted as a dress-rehearsal for the upcoming 2014 Summer Youth Olympics which will also be held in the same city.