Tournament details | |
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Host country | Kuwait |
Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
Dates | 26 March – 4 April |
Teams | 9 (from 1 confederation) |
Final positions | |
Champions | Japan (1st title) |
Runner-up | South Korea |
Third place | China |
Fourth place | Kuwait |
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.[1][2][3]