[Handball] Announcement of Participating Members for the 1st Japan Men's U-21 (Junior) National Team Training Camp

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  • [Handball] Announcement of Participating Members for the 1st Japan Men's U-21 (Junior) National Team Training Camp
  • The Japan Handball Association has announced the roster for the men's U-21 national team training camp ahead of the Asian Championship in July 2026. A training camp will be held in Aichi Prefecture in June.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: May 19, 2026

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The Japan Handball Association has announced the roster for the men's U-21 national team training camp ahead of the Asian Championship in July 2026. A training camp will be held in Aichi Prefecture in June.

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[Handball] Announcement of Participating Members for the 1st Japan Men's U-21 (Junior) National Team Training Camp (May 19, 2026), PR Times
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May 19, 2026
The Japan Handball Association has announced the roster for the men's U-21 national team training camp ahead of the Asian Championship in July 2026. A training camp will be held in Aichi Prefecture in June.
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The Japan Handball Association announced that it will hold the first intensive training camp for the men's junior national team in Aichi Prefecture, starting June 5 (Friday), in preparation for the "19th Asian Men's Junior (U-21) Handball Championship" to be held in China from July 15 (Wednesday), 2026. The participating members have been finalized.

A total of 29 players, including 18 representatives from last year's 11th IHF Men's Youth (U-19) Handball World Championship plus 11 new additions, will compete for a spot on the Asian Championship team.

Overview of the 1st Training Camp

- Period: June 5 (Fri) – June 9 (Tue), 2026

- Venue: Toyoda Gosei Health Management Center, Aichi Prefecture

(Member list retained as per source)

19th Asian Men's Junior (U-21) Handball Championship

Dates: July 15 (Wed) – July 26 (Sun), 2026

Location: Chuzhou, Anhui Province, China

Participating Teams (Preliminary Round Groups)

- Group A: China, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong

- Group B: Japan, South Korea, Iran, Kuwait, Qatar, India, United Arab Emirates

*The top four teams will qualify for the 26th Men's Junior (U-21) Handball World Championship, which will be held in North Macedonia from June 23 to July 4, 2027.

FAQ

What is the selection criteria for the U-21 Japan national team?

It consists of 29 players, including those from last year's U-19 World Championship team and newly selected athletes.

What is Japan's goal in the Asian Championship?

To finish in the top 4 and qualify for the 2027 World Championship.

What is the purpose of the training camp?

To strengthen team unity and conduct final roster selections for the Asian Championship.