DOHA, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- Qatar handball team has qualified for the 2016 olympic games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the first time in the country's history after beating Iran 28-19 in the Asian qualifiers.
The first half was fierce as both teams kept on equalizing the score up until minute 21, when the Qataris succeeded in widening the gap to end the first half leading 15-11.
The Qataris began the second half with a complete control of the court, closing the gaps in their defense and passing the ball on the offense to create openings. (end) nnd.bs