The 1977 Asian Men's Handball Championship was the first

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, which took place from 26 March 4 April 1977 in

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. The games were played outside at the Al-Sadiq school station. The IHF was represented by president

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, general secretary Max Rinkenurger and the Asian representative

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Preliminary round

Group A

Games from Japan: *At the score of 11-11 it began to rain and it was unplayable. *According to Japan: 25-14

Group B

Final round

Semifinals

---- *According to Japan: 21-16

Bronze medal match

Gold medal match

Final standing

Top goalscorers

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References

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Results
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Asian Men's Handball Championship, 1977

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