Qatar maintain momentum with wins across Asian Games events

AICHI-NAGOYA, Japan — Qatar recorded a series of strong results across several sports at the 20th Asian Games on Monday, including wins in handball and men’s 3×3 basketball.

In handball, Qatar beat China 30-25 in Group A to remain on course to defend their three successive Asian Games gold medals. Qatar and Japan lead the group on four points each ahead of Friday’s decisive final group-stage matches.

Qatar’s men’s 3×3 basketball team also began its campaign with two victories, beating Indonesia 10-7 before defeating Chinese Taipei 18-15.

In men’s table tennis, Qatar advanced to the Round of 16 after a 3-2 victory over Macao in Group 1. The women’s team, however, lost 3-0 to Hong Kong in Group 5.

In artistic gymnastics, Rakan Mespher Al Harthi finished third in the rings qualifying round with 13.900 points, while Mehrdad Barat Ghadimi placed 14th with 13.400.

Qatar also completed its competitions in men’s skeet and 10m air rifle shooting.

The country’s athletes will return to action on Tuesday, with the women’s 3×3 basketball and skeet competitions continuing, while Qatar will also make its esports debut in eFootball and Gran Turismo 7. Weather-delayed equestrian events are scheduled to resume as well.

Qatar’s results on Monday kept several teams in contention while adding further events to its Asian Games programme as competition continues in Aichi-Nagoya.