THE Philippine women’s beach handball team delivered a spirited performance at the 10th Asian Women’s Beach Handball Championships in Muscat, Oman, earning a silver medal and securing a spot in the 2026 Women’s Beach Handball World Championships.
Facing off against regional powerhouse Vietnam in the finals, the Filipinas fought with heart and determination, but fell short of the gold.
The Filipinas lost to the regional powerhouse in straight sets, 22-16 and 25-22, on the sand court.
Despite the loss, the silver proved the consistent showing of the Philippine squad, which also finished second in the 2023 edition held in South Kuta, Indonesia.
More importantly, the runner-up finish gave the team a coveted ticket to the 2026 World Championships, where it aims to build on its debut campaign in Pingtan Island, China, where the Filipinas placed 12th in 2024.
Meanwhile, the Philippine men’s handballers wrapped up their campaign with a solid fifth-place finish, matching their result from two years ago.
They capped off the tournament with a hard-earned 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, with narrow set wins of 16-14 and 13-12 at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat.
Host nation Oman dominated the men’s division to claim the gold, while Iran and Pakistan secured the silver and bronze medals, respectively.
