Dear Handball Friends,

We all know the efforts and the hard work of Asian Handball Federation and the Member Federations for developing Handball in the Asian Continent.

In this regard the AHF is organizing championships for Men, Women, Junior and Youth levels and qualifications for the World Championships. The AHF is very much successful in organizing these events with the support of AHF Member Federations.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Lebanese Handball Federation for hosting this 14^th Asian Men’s Championship and AHF trusts their efforts in organizing the Asian championships. The Lebanese Handball Federation has been always successful in organizing the Asian Championships through their experience and their excellent hospitality.

Finally I would like to thank the Organizing Committee for their efforts and the Government of Lebanon for their support and the Players for their interest in participating in this big event.

I wish all of the Participants enjoy a very pleasant stay in Beirut and take their unforgettable memories from the fair competitions during this championship to their home countries, and I wish all of you a great success in this wonderful event.

Wish you all the best and good health.

SHEIKH AHMAD AL- FAHAD AL-SABAH

President