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[Inter-High] Draw Announced for 77th National High School Handball Championship in Nara Prefecture, Opening August 10

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Published Jul 4, 2026 1:00 AM ・ Updated Jul 7, 2026 5:22 AM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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[Inter-High] Draw Announced for 77th National High School Handball Championship in Nara Prefecture, Opening August 10 — Image: PR TIMES

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The draw and competition schedule for the 77th National High School Handball Championship (Inter-High), to be held in Nara Prefecture in August 2026, have been announced.
A total of 48 boys' and 48 girls' teams will compete for the national title.

The draw and competition schedule for the 77th National High School Handball Championship (Inter-High), to be held in Nara Prefecture in August 2026, have been announced. A total of 48 boys' and 48 girls' teams will compete for the national title.

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Published: Jul 4, 2026

The 77th Takamatsu Prince Memorial National High School Handball Championship (Inter-High) will be held from Monday, August 10 to Saturday, August 15, 2026, in Tenri City, Sakurai City, Gojo City, and Uda City in Nara Prefecture.

A total of 48 teams each in the men's and women's divisions will participate, competing for the national championship title. The results of the draw, conducted on Friday, July 3, along with the competition schedule, are now announced.

Tournament Overview

● Tournament Name: 77th Takamatsu Prince Memorial National High School Handball Championship ● Dates: August 10 (Mon) – 15 (Sat), 2026 ● Venues: Tenri University, Komochi-no-Uchi First Gymnasium (Court A and Court B) Tenri City General Gymnasium Sakurai City, Shiba Sports Park General Gymnasium Gojo City, Bestline Cedar Arena Uda City General Gymnasium ● Organizers: Japan School Sports Federation (JSSF), Japan Handball Association (JHA) ● Participants: 48 teams each in men's and women's divisions (prefectural representatives + host region)

Downloads · [Men's] R8 Nara IH Draw [PDF]

· [Women's] R8 Nara IH Draw [PDF]

· R8 Nara IH Competition Schedule [PDF]

· R8 Nara IH Participating Schools [PDF]

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The images display the title of the 77th All Japan High School Handball Championship and the tournament brackets for both male and female teams. They provide a visual overview of the competition structure and participating schools.

The image displays the title of the event: "【インターハイ】8月10日開幕・奈良県第77回全日本高校ハンドボール選手権組み合わせ決定" and "JAPAN HANDBALL ASSOCIATION".
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The image presents the male tournament bracket for the "高松宮記念杯第77回全日本高等学校ハンドボール選手権大会", detailing the matchups between various high school teams.
The image displays the female tournament bracket for the "高松宮記念杯第77回全日本高等学校ハンドボール選手権大会", outlining the competition structure for female teams.

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Announced　Jul 4, 2026 1:00 AM — Distributor PR TIMES
Collected　Jul 3, 2026 5:48 PM
AI structured & analyzed　Jul 7, 2026 5:22 AM
Desk-reviewed & published　Jul 4, 2026 1:00 AM

FAQ

Where will the 2026 Inter-High Handball Tournament be held?

It will be held across four cities in Nara Prefecture: Tenri, Sakurai, Gojo, and Uda.

How are the participating teams selected?

Teams qualify through prefectural tournaments, plus host region representatives.

Who organizes the tournament?

Co-organized by the Japan School Sports Federation and Japan Handball Association.

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