Japan 44, Hong Kong 17
Japan beat Hong Kong 44-17 in their Asian Games handball match on September 21. The hosts started the tournament with a draw, but by then the away side had already moved on — one win, two points, and second place in the table.
Japan took control from the opening whistle and never looked back. The scoreline reflects a comfortable victory for the visitors, who showed no signs of easing off. Hong Kong, meanwhile, got dragged out of position and couldn't find any rhythm.
The standings now show Japan in second with two points from one game. Hong Kong remain fourth after their opening draw — zero points, one game played. The gap between them is clear, and it wasn't closed by effort alone.
Japan's previous match ended in a win, and this result extends that momentum. Hong Kong's lone point came from their draw, but against a side like Japan, they found themselves staring at the drop in terms of tournament positioning.
What matters now is the head-to-head. Japan have opened talks about their next fixture, but for now they sit comfortable. Hong Kong will need to turn it on if they want to stay in contention.
