Qatar handball lose four key players for Asian Games
SIGNAL16.09.2026 00:05 UTC
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.
Model read
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.
ImpactStrong
players out4
CompetitionAsian Games 2026 (Aichi-Nagoya)
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