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Qatar go down fighting in semi-final

Published: 27 Oct 2023 - 10:11 am | Last Updated: 27 Oct 2023 - 10:12 am
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Action during the semi-final of the Asian Qualifying Tournament for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, between Qatar and Bahrain, at Al Duhail Indoor Sports Hall, yesterday.

Qatar yesterday missed the opportunity to secure a berth in the Paris Games following a semi-final defeat against Bahrain.

Qatar went down fighting with a score of 29-30 as Bahrain advanced to the title clash against Japan, who defeated South Korea 34-23 in the second semi-final yesterday. Qatar will take on South Korea tomorrow in the third place play-off before the final.

The winners of the Doha tournament will secure their ticket to Paris Games, while the runner-up will secure a place in the 2024 IHF Men's Olympic Qualification Tournaments.