Tehran: The Qatari beach handball team defeated Oman 2-1 on Wednesday in the eighth Asian Men's Beach Handball Championship being held in Tehran, Iran until March 28.

Besides hosts Iran and defending champions Qatar, Oman, Vietnam, the Philippines, and India are participating in the event.

Teams securing the top two positions in the continental event will qualify for the World Championships in Greece.

Qatar won the championship title in China in 2019, after defeating Oman 2-0 in the final match.

Source: Qatar Olympic Committee