Activities of the Japan Men’s National Handball Team

Abstract

At the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Japan Men’s National Handball Team secured automatic qualification to the Olympic Games for the first time in last 36 years. Despite a demanding schedule from pre-tournament training camps to the conclusion of the competition, the team competed strongly against top European nations and successfully completed the tournament without any withdrawals due to illness or injury. This report provides an overview of the team’s journey from the Tokyo Olympics to securing qualification for Paris 2024, as well as the activities conducted during the Olympic Games.