[High School Championship] Urawa Gakuin High School Wins for the 3rd Time in 11 Years
Urawa Gakuin High School wins the High School Handball Championship for the 3rd time in 11 years.
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Today, Sunday, March 29, 2026, the men's final of the 49th National High School Handball Championship was held, and Urawa Gakuin High School (Saitama Prefecture) defeated Konan High School (Okinawa Prefecture) to win their third championship in 11 years.
The match was a seesaw battle from the first half, with both teams showcasing their offensive strengths, ending the first half tied at 17-17.
Urawa Gakuin High School gained momentum at the start of the second half. Although they extended their lead at one point, Konan High School persistently fought back, making it a close game until the very end, where either team could have won. In the end, Urawa Gakuin narrowly won 37-35 to take the championship.
This is the third championship for Urawa Gakuin High School, and their first in 11 years since the 38th tournament (Fiscal Year 2014).
Meanwhile, Konan High School aimed for their first championship since the 37th tournament but fell short, finishing as runner-up.
■Match Result
Urawa Gakuin High School (Saitama Prefecture) - Konan High School (Okinawa Prefecture)
37 - 35
(First half 17 - 17, Second half 20 - 18)
For details, please visit the Match Schedule & Results page.
The Most Valuable Player (1 person) and Excellent Players (7 people) will be announced at the awards ceremony.
We will provide further updates after the announcement.
49th National High School Handball Championship
■Tournament Period: March 24 (Tuesday) - 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 Gymnasium
■Streaming Information: All matches will be streamed on the Douga Jidai! Official YouTube Channel [Playlist]
FAQ
Which high school won the men's final of the 49th National High School Handball Championship?
Urawa Gakuin High School (Saitama Prefecture).
How many years has it been since Urawa Gakuin High School last won, and what is their total number of championships?
It has been 11 years, and this is their 3rd championship.
Who was the opponent in the final?
Konan High School (Okinawa Prefecture).
What was the final score of the match?
Urawa Gakuin High School defeated Konan High School with a score of 37-35.
When and where was the tournament held?
The tournament period was from March 24 (Tuesday) to 29 (Sunday), and it was held at multiple venues within Oita Prefecture.