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2. Asian Championships and Qualifications

According to Bylaws, the Asian Handball Federation (AHF)

shall hold Asian Qualifications for men, women, junior men and junior women World

Championships, as well as the Qualifications for World Cup for club teams. It shall also hold the qualification for Olympic handball tournaments for men and women.

All members that have fulfilled their obligations towards the AHF basically have the right to take part in AHF competitions.

These regulations shall apply in connection with all other pertinent regulation (See

Bylaws).

2.Asian Championships and Qualifications for World Championships

2.1 Administrative section

2.1.1 Announcement

The AHF General Secretariat shall announce about Asian Championships and Qualifications, based on the Bylaws and the Regulations for official AHF competitions.

2.1.2 Number of participants

The minimum number of participants at Asian Championships and qualifications of all categories shall be four teams.

The AHF Council or Executive Committee has the right to take appropriate decision in case of the number of participants is lesser than the minimum limit.

2.1.3 Asian Qualifications for Men/Men's Juniors WC

Teams achieved good position between lst - 10th in the previous world championship are qualified for the next world championship. However, these teams are required to participate in the relevant Asian qualifications. In case of failure in doing so, their qualification status shall be nullified.

2.1.4 Asian qualifications for women / Women's Juniors WC:

Shall be held according to Qualifications for WC as per article No. 2, except 2.1.3 shall not apply to Qualifications for Women / Women Juniors WC.

2.1.5 Asian Qualifications for Club League WC:

1-Asian clubs achieved 1st position in the National Club League organized by members of the AHF, shall take part in this championship.

2-Title holder of the previous championship.

3-Two teams from the hosting member.

4-Foreigner players:

Two players can be registered with the preliminary list of 16 players, who are not on list of registered players with the club for the same year. Only one player shall be registered with the list of 12 players.

5-Teams shall be grouped according to the number of participants and article 2.2.3 shall be followed.

6-Title holder team of the last championship shall be included in a group different then the group of champion team from the hosting country.

7-A group shall not contain teams from the same country.

8-Remaining teams shall be distributed into groups by a draw. representative responsible.

2.1.6 Registration:

Teams shall give a binding confirmation of their enclosure), must include:

participation to the General Secretariat, latest after a month from announcement of date. & place of the competition. At the same time, they shall transfer a deposit of US$2,000/- and the registration fee of US$200/-. In case these deadlines are not followed, the registration fee shall be doubled. In case these amounts are not settled after four weeks from the fixed dates the registration shall lapse in accordance with the penalty & fine rules.

2.1.7 Draw and Organizer privileges:

The draw shall be held by the Competition & Organization Committee of the AHF according to following rules:

-Groups shall be formed in accordance with the number of teams participating. Teams shall be distributed into groups according to the ranking in the previous championship.

-The Organizer has the right to select it's preferred group within the second level, incase it is not on top of a group or have abstained from a group. The Organizer also has the right to choose to play the opening match for male & female, within its group. Accordingly appropriate changes shall be made in schedule of organizer's group only and no other changes to the schedule will be allowed in any condition, once been approved.

2.1.8 Non-appearance:

If any team, does not appear after the draw is carried out, the COC or the Technical Committee shall change the match schedule and impose relevant regulations for penalties & fines.

In the case of non-appearance or a withdrawal, the AHF Regulations concerning penalties and fines shall apply.

2.1.9 Team registration:

Each delegation may consist of up to 24 persons. Up to 16 players and the remainder as officials (Stating their function) should be registered with the organizer (with copy to the General Secretariat) as follows:

-Provisionally: one month before the Asian championship and qualification of world championship at the least

-Definitively: one day before the Asian championship and qualification for world championship, one hour before the technical meeting, in three copies, to the AHF representative responsible.

The registration, on the AHF form for that purpose (see enclosed),must include:

a) officials

Surname, first name, date of birth, nationality, sex, function within the delegation and indication of the officials.

b) officials

player number, first & second name, surname, date of birth, nationality, club, height, weight, number of international games, number of goals scored (in the corresponding Asian championship and qualification for world championship);

c) player clothing

color of shorts and shirts of lst and 2nd sets of clothing; color of goalkeeper's 1st and 2nd set of clothing. (Cycling pants may be worn. They must be the same dolor as the shorts. Or they may be worn instead of shorts. Face masks or similar are not allowed.)

If a team has registered fewer than 16 players, it may post register the remaining players to complete the number during the Asian championship or qualification for world championship.

One hour before the start of play, each team must give the Technical Committee a list showing the line-up with the names of up to 12 eligible players to be used in the match.

If, before the start of play, one of these players is been injured, he may be replaced before the start of play. If less players are listed, no further players may be added.

It is recommended by the organizer that a copy of the registration line-up should be used as this list, with those players not being used deleted.

2.1.10 Eligibility to play:

The passport is the only official document to prove the eligibility to play and the age of a player.

The age limit for Asian championship and qualification for world championship is 21 years for men juniors and 20 for women juniors.

Players who are not officially registered by the date set as deadline shall not be allowed to play in the competition.

Players are not allowed to participate in more than two

Asian Championships where the age factor is complied

i.e. Men & Women Juniors.

Championships of Junior.

2.1.11 Use of banned players and/or those not entitled to play:

If a banned player is used, the teams shall lose the

match with and the match result shall be declared if the

difference of goals is ten (10) or more. In case the goals

difference is lesser the result shall be declared as

Ten/Zero (10:0).

A fine of US$1,000/- is also imposed to the team.

* If a player is used who is not entitled to play, his team shall be excluded from further participation in the ongoing competition and a report is forwarded to the AHF Council for any further decision.

* A player is not entitled to play in following cases:

1-Not been registered in the approved team list consisting of 16 players.

2- Has played more than two Asian the same category, Men Junior or Women

3- Holding a fake document.

2.2 Technical section

2.2.1 Dates for qualifications and Asian championships:

The AHF, with the organizer's agreement, shall set the exact dates for the competitions, which should principle be during the following periods:

Men August 01 to August 10

Men Juniors September 01 to September 15

Women July 10 to July 31

Women Juniors June 10 to June 30

Club League November 10 to November 30

2.2.2 Dates for championships and Asian qualifications:

- The Asian men, women, men junior and women junior qualifications for World Championships, will take place in even years (2000, 2002, etc.)

The Asian men & women qualifications for Olympic games will take place every four years during the odd year before Olympic games.

The Asian qualifications for club teams World Championship will take place every year.

2.2.3 Formation of Groups:

Groups shall be formed in the following order:

- One group if number of participants is between 3 – 6

teams.

- Two groups if number of participants is between 7 – 12

teams.

-Four groups if the number of participants is 13 teams or more.

2.2.4 Groups playing system:

If groups consist of 3-4-5-6 teams following schedule of matches shall be followed:

Match scherne.3 - teams Match scheme 4 – teams

M. No. M. No.

1 - 1st day 1 X 3 1 - 1st day 1 X 3

2 - 2nd day 3 X 2 2 - 2 X 4

3 - 3rd day 1 X 2 3 - 2nd day 1 X 4

4 - 2 X 4

5 - 3rd day 1 X 2

6- 3 X 4

Match scheme, 5 - teams Match scheme, 6 - teams

M. No. M. No.

1 - 1st day 1 X 4 1 - 1st day 1 X 4

2 - 3 X 5 2 - 2 X 6

3 - 2nd day 1 X 3 3 - 3 X 5

4- 2 X 4 4 - 2nd day 4 X 2

5 - 3rd day 2 X 5 5- 5 X 1

6 - 4th day 1 X 5 6 - 6 X 3

7 - 3 X 4 7 - 3rd day 1 X 6

8 - 5th day 2 X 3 8 - 2 X 3

9 - 6th day 1 X 2 9 - 4 X 5

10- 4 X 5 Rest day

10 - 4th day 2 X 5

11 - 3 X 1

12 - 6 X 4

13 - 5th day 5 X 6

14 - 3 X 4

15 - 1 X 2

2.2.5 Formation of One group:

2.2.5.1 If number of participants is between 3 to 6 teams, One group shall be formed according to following rank order:

1.1st ranking team of the previous championship or the runner-up among the participants.

2.2nd ranking team of the previous championship or the runner-up among the participants.

3.Organizing federation.

4.One of the participants.

5.One of the participants.

6.One of the participants.

2.2.5.2 A draw shall be carried out by the COC-AHF for the teams who are not ranked in the previous championship.

2.2.5.3 Matches are played according to the above mentioned article No. (2.2.4) as per number of teams.

2.2.5.4 Numbers in the matches scheme (2.2.4) are replaced with names of participating teams during the draw process.

2.2.6 Formation of two groups:

If number of participants is between 7 to 12 teams.

Two groups A&B shall be formed

2.2.6.1 In preliminary round matches will be played according to the number of teams following article No. (2.2.4)

2.2.6.2 In main round following scheme shall comply

M. No.

1- 1st group -A X 2nd group – B

2- 1st group - B X 2nd group – A

2.2.6.3 In qualifications round following scheme shall comply

M. No. Positions

3- 3rd group - A X 3rd group - B 5 – 6

4- 4th group - A X 4th group - B 7 – 8

5- 5th group - A X 4th group – B 9 – 10

(5th group – B)

6- 6th group - A X 6th group - B 11- 12

2.2.6.4 In final round following scheme shall be comply

M. No. Positions

7- Loser - 1 X Loser - 2 3 – 4

8- Winner - 1 X Winner - 2 1 – 2

2.2.7 Formation of four groups:

If the number of participants is 13 teams and more, four groups shall be formed as A, B, C & D.

2.2.7.1 In preliminary round matches will be played according to the number of teams following article No. (2.2.4)

2.2.7.2 In main round teams shall be divided into two groups A & B as following:

Group A consists of: Group B consists of:

1 - lst group B 1 - 1 st group A

2 - lst group D 2 - lst group C

3 - 2nd group C 3 - 2nd group B

4 - 2nd group A 4 - 2nd group D

2.2.7.3 Matches of the main round shall be played according to article 2.2.4 as following:

Match No. G-A Match No. G-B

1st day;

1 – B1 X C2 2 - Al X B2

3 - Dl X A2 4 - Cl X D2

2nd day;

5 – B1 X A2 6 - Al X D2

7 - Dl XC2 8 - Cl X B2

3rd day

9 – B1 X Dl 10 - Al X C1

11 - C2 X A2 12 - D2 X B2

2.2.7.4 Matches in the qualification round shall be played according to knock out system:

M. No.

13 - 3rd group A X 3rd group C fr. Preliminary round

14 - 3rd group B X 3rd group D fr. Preliminary round

15 - 4th group A X 4th group C fr. Preliminary round

16 - 4th group B X 4th group D fr. Preliminary round

Note: Teams achieved position 5th and 6th in the preliminary round from all the groups can departure on the next day after completion of the preliminary round.

2.2.7.5 In semi final round matches shall be played according to following scheme:

M. No.

17 – 1st group A X 2nd group B (Main round)

18 - 1st group B X 2nd group A (Main round)

2.2.7.6 Placement matches are to be played according to following scheme:

M. No. Position

19 - 3rd group A X 3rd group B (fr. Main round) (5 - 6)

20 - 4th group B X 4th group B (fr. Main round) (7 - 8)

21 - Winner M. 13 X Winner M. 14 (9 - 10)

22 - Loser M. 13 X Loser M. 14 (11 - 12)

23 - Winner M. 15 X Winner M.16 (13 - 14)

24 - Loser M. 15 X Loser M. 16 (15 - 16)

2.2.7.7 Matches of the final round shall be played according to following scheme:

M. No. Position

25 - Loser M. 17 X Loser M. 18 (3 - 4)

26 - Winner M. 17 X Winner M.1 8 (1 - 2)

2.2.8 Match scheme:

AHF will layout the match schedule in co-ordination with the Organizer.

2.2.9 Evaluation of results

Preliminary round

2.2.9.1 The preliminary round is played in groups. Match results shall be evaluated as follows:

- each match won = 2 points

- each match drawn = 1 point for each team

- each match lost = no points

2.2-9.2 Teams are ranked according to the total number of points gained.

2.2.9.3 If two or more teams gained the same number of points after the group matches have been completed, placing is decided as follows:

- results in points between the team concerned;

- goal differences in the matches between the teams concerned.

- greater number of plus goals in the matches between the teams concerned.

2.2.9.4 If the teams are still equal, a decision is made between those teams with an equal number of points as follows:

- goals difference is subtracted in all matches.

- greater number of plus goals in all matches.

2.2.9.5 If classification still is not possible, a draw shall decide. The official AHF representative engaged at that location shall make the draw, if possible in the presence of those responsible for the teams. If those responsible for the teams cannot be present, other co-workers selected by the AHF shall take part.

Placement matches, semi finals and finals

2.2.9.6 After completion of the preliminary round according to article (2.2.6.4, 2.2.7.3, 2.2.7.5, 2.2.7.7).

2.2.9.7 In the case of a draw after regular playing time, after a break of five (5) minutes there is first extension of 2 X 5 minutes, changing sides half way through but without a break in-between.

2.2.9.8 If the match should still not be decided after this extension, after a break of 5 minutes there is a second extension of 2 X 5 minutes, changing sides half way through but without a break in-between.

2.2.9.9 Should the match still not be decided after the second extension, then it is decided with penalty throws.

Penalty throws

2.2.9.10 Before the penalty throws each team, using a list of player numbers at that match, gives the referees the number of five players still entitled to play at the end of the match. They make one throw each, alternating with the opposing team. Teams have free choice of the order in which players throw.

2.2.9.11 The goalkeepers may be freely chosen and exchanged. Goalkeepers may make throws and those making penalty throws may act as goalkeeper.

2.2.9.12 The referees decide which goal is used. The referees draw lots to decide which team goes first. The team winning the draw may choose whether it wishes to throw first or last.