[High School Nationals] The 49th National High School Handball Championship [Semifinal Results] Girls: Showa Gakuin (Chiba) and Chihara Dai (Kumamoto), Boys: Konan (Okinawa) and Urawa Gakuin (Saitama) Advance to the Finals
In the High School National Handball Semifinals, Showa Gakuin and Chihara Dai for the girls, and Konan and Urawa Gakuin for the boys have advanced to the finals.
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- 📰 Published: March 28, 2026 at 21:47
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, the fifth day of the 49th National High School Handball Championship took place, with the boys' and girls' semifinals being held.
■ Girls
In the girls' division, Showa Gakuin High School (Chiba Prefecture) and Kumamoto City Chihara Dai High School (Kumamoto Prefecture) have advanced to the finals.
Showa Gakuin, in their semifinal match against Prefectural Rakuhoku High School (Kyoto Prefecture), struggled with the opponent's strong defense in the first half but showcased their strengths in the second half to pull away, reaching the finals for the first time in two tournaments.
The match between Kobe Seijo High School (Hyogo Prefecture) and Kumamoto City Chihara Dai High School (Kumamoto Prefecture) was a seesaw battle until the end, going into overtime, with either team making their first-ever finals appearance. Chihara Dai ultimately won a close match, securing their first finals berth.
■ Boys
In the boys' division, Konan High School (Okinawa Prefecture) and Urawa Gakuin High School (Saitama Prefecture) have secured their spots in the finals.
The match between Hokuriku High School (Fukui Prefecture) and Konan High School (Okinawa Prefecture) saw intense scoring from the beginning, with Konan ultimately pulling away to win.
In the game between Urawa Gakuin High School (Saitama Prefecture) and Keiyu High School (Nagasaki Prefecture), Urawa Gakuin took the lead in the first half and maintained control to win and advance to the finals.
If Showa Gakuin wins the girls' final, it will be their second championship, the first since the 10th tournament. If Chihara Dai wins, it will be their first championship.
For the boys' final, if Konan wins, it will be their first championship since the 37th tournament, and if Urawa Gakuin wins, it will be their first championship since the 38th tournament.
For details, please see the Match Schedule & Results page.
49th National High School Handball Championship
■ Tournament Dates: Tuesday, March 24 - Sunday, March 29
■ Venue: Cycle Shop Kodama Ozu Arena, Kurasu Budō Sports Center Courts A & B, Beppu City General Gymnasium (Beppu Arena), Oita Maizuru High School Multipurpose Gymnasium
■ Streaming Information: All matches will be streamed on the Douga Jidai! Official YouTube Channel. [Playlist]
■ Girls
In the girls' division, Showa Gakuin High School (Chiba Prefecture) and Kumamoto City Chihara Dai High School (Kumamoto Prefecture) have advanced to the finals.
Showa Gakuin, in their semifinal match against Prefectural Rakuhoku High School (Kyoto Prefecture), struggled with the opponent's strong defense in the first half but showcased their strengths in the second half to pull away, reaching the finals for the first time in two tournaments.
The match between Kobe Seijo High School (Hyogo Prefecture) and Kumamoto City Chihara Dai High School (Kumamoto Prefecture) was a seesaw battle until the end, going into overtime, with either team making their first-ever finals appearance. Chihara Dai ultimately won a close match, securing their first finals berth.
■ Boys
In the boys' division, Konan High School (Okinawa Prefecture) and Urawa Gakuin High School (Saitama Prefecture) have secured their spots in the finals.
The match between Hokuriku High School (Fukui Prefecture) and Konan High School (Okinawa Prefecture) saw intense scoring from the beginning, with Konan ultimately pulling away to win.
In the game between Urawa Gakuin High School (Saitama Prefecture) and Keiyu High School (Nagasaki Prefecture), Urawa Gakuin took the lead in the first half and maintained control to win and advance to the finals.
If Showa Gakuin wins the girls' final, it will be their second championship, the first since the 10th tournament. If Chihara Dai wins, it will be their first championship.
For the boys' final, if Konan wins, it will be their first championship since the 37th tournament, and if Urawa Gakuin wins, it will be their first championship since the 38th tournament.
For details, please see the Match Schedule & Results page.
49th National High School Handball Championship
■ Tournament Dates: Tuesday, March 24 - Sunday, March 29
■ Venue: Cycle Shop Kodama Ozu Arena, Kurasu Budō Sports Center Courts A & B, Beppu City General Gymnasium (Beppu Arena), Oita Maizuru High School Multipurpose Gymnasium
■ Streaming Information: All matches will be streamed on the Douga Jidai! Official YouTube Channel. [Playlist]