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Qatar handball lose four key players for Asian Games

Qatar Handball Federation president Ahmed Al-Shaabi confirmed that four regulars will miss the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya through injury: Mustafa Heiba, Alaeddin Belrashed, Wael Omar Al-Marzouqi and goalkeeper Ahmed Al-Menaiwi. Qatar are chasing a fourth straight Asian title.

What it means

• Out injured: Mustafa Heiba, Alaeddin Belrashed, Wael Omar Al-Marzouqi and goalkeeper Ahmed Al-Menaiwi.
• Qatar won gold at the last three Asian Games and are defending champions.
• Squad will mix experienced veterans with young newcomers.

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Losing four regulars, including first-choice goalkeeper Ahmed Al-Menaiwi, notably weakens Qatar's defence and depth, making a fourth consecutive Asian Games gold harder against a field that raises its game against the champion.

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