Kuwait handball team targets another win against South Korea

Kuwait handball team ready for South Korea.

NAGOYA, Sept. 20: Kuwait faces South Korea at 11 a.m. today in the second round of Group B at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan.

The Blues go into the match with confidence after opening their campaign with a 26-24 victory over Iran, earning two points from a strong first-round performance.

Kuwait will aim to build on that result against South Korea in what is expected to be a competitive encounter between two experienced Asian sides.

The coaching staff will look to a combination of experienced players and emerging talent, while relying on the team’s fighting spirit and determination to produce another strong performance and strengthen their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.

The players recognize the importance of the match against one of Asia’s established handball teams. Defensive discipline, concentration and efficiency in front of goal will be crucial as Kuwait seek another positive result in their Asian Games campaign.