Bangladesh women’s handball team clinched the crown of the International Handball Federation Trophy after defeating hosts Pakistan 34-22 in the final held in Faisalabad yesterday.
Six teams – Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Afghanistan and Yemen – participated in the women’s category of the tournament.
On their way to the final, Bangladesh outplayed Afghanistan 52-5, overpowered Nepal 35-19 and thrashed Yemen 48-13 in the group stage matches.
Bangladesh Handball Federation congratulated the women’s team on the feat of being the champions.
Meanwhile Bangladesh’s men’s team also competing in the same tournament bowed out in the semifinals losing to Yemen.
