[Handball] 49th National High School Handball Championship Tournament [Day 4 Results] Top 4 Decided
The quarterfinals were held on the 4th day of the 49th National High School Handball Championship Tournament, and the top 4 teams for both men and women have been decided.
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- 📰 Published: March 28, 2026 at 21:41
Today, Friday, March 27, 2026, the 4th day of competition for the "49th National High School Handball Championship Tournament" was held, with four quarterfinals each for men and women.
The top 4 teams advancing to the semifinals have been decided.
In the men's division, Kanto Daiichi High School (Tokyo) showed a strong performance, reaching the top 4 after their first-ever appearance in the top 8, but Kounan High School (Okinawa) made a comeback in the final moments to secure their spot in the semifinals.
In the women's division, Kobe Seijo High School (Hyogo) defeated last year's runner-up, Kagawa Prefectural Takamatsu Commercial High School (Kagawa), and Kumamoto Municipal Chiharadai High School (Kumamoto) defeated Bai Bai Gakuen High School (Tokyo), the Inter-High runner-up. These results highlighted the strong competitive spirit in matches between established schools.
For more details, please visit the Match Schedule/Results page.
■ Tournament Period: March 24 (Tuesday) - March 29 (Sunday)
■ Venue: Cycle Shop Kodama Ozu Arena, Kurasu Budō Sports Center Courts A & B, Beppu City General Gymnasium (Beppu Arena), Oita Maizuru High School Multipurpose Ground
■ Streaming Information: All matches will be streamed on the Douga Jidai! Official YouTube Channel. [Playlist]
