The Korean handball team won against Japan on Wednesday. As a result, they secured a spot in the Paris Olympics for the eleventh straight time. Also, it was the last qualifier game of the Asian Women’s Handball Qualification Tournament. It was vital for both teams because the victor would qualify for the Olympics.
According to people betting on sports in Korea, Japan had an early 5-0 lead in the first five minutes of the contest.
Korea scored many goals to come back. However, they went into halftime behind by one (15-14).
Korean Handball Team Qualifies for the Olympics
Korea did not give up in the second half and eventually evened the score at 19-18 thanks to a goal by captain Lee Mi-gyeong. They carried that momentum into the second half, and with one final shot from Ryu Eun-hee, Korea defeated Japan 25-24 to earn a spot in the next Olympic Games in Paris.
Following their victory on Wednesday, Korea clinched first place in the Asian qualifications, where five teams fought in a round-robin style from August 17 through Wednesday. With a record of 2-1, Japan placed second overall, behind only China (who went 3-1), Kazakhstan (4-2), and India (3-2).
Only the qualifying tournament winner gets to the Olympics. Hence, Japan’s women’s handball team must compete in the Olympic Qualification Tournament for Women in April 2024.
According to Korea sports news reports, there will be a total of 12 countries represented at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris: the four continental champions from Africa, Asia and Oceania, the Americas, and Europe; the six countries that advanced from the World Olympic Qualification Tournament; the winner of the 2023 World Women’s Handball Championship; and host France. As of Thursday, only France, Norway, and Korea have secured a ticket.
Korea has participated in every Olympic Games since 1984 in Los Angeles. However, they have had trouble earning medals in subsequent years and only won bronze in 2008. According to online sports wagering reports, South Korea won two gold medals in 1988 and 1992 and three silver medals in 1984, 1996, and 2004. They placed eighth at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. On July 26 of next year, the Paris Olympics will begin.
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