NAGOYA, JAPAN – Toyoda Gosei Blue Falcon Nagoya extended their dominant run to seven consecutive victories, solidifying their position atop the 2025-26 Japanese MenS Handball League H standings after the conclusion of the 7th round of games on February 25th and 26th.
The Blue Falcons’ commanding 38-20 win over Golden Wolves Fukuoka not only secured another win but underscored their status as the team to beat this season. This victory marks a notable milestone in their campaign, establishing a clear lead in the league. The Japanese Men’s Handball League H features a competitive field of teams vying for championship contention, with the Blue Falcons currently demonstrating unparalleled strength.
Brave Kings Kariya are closely pursuing the leaders, achieving their fifth straight win with a 33-29 defeat of Daido Phoenix Tokai. This result elevates the Brave Kings to second place with a record of 6 wins and 1 loss (12 points). Daido Phoenix Tokai currently holds 5th place, boasting 4 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses (9 points).
The mid-table battle saw Red Tornado Saga narrowly defeat Regarosso Miyagi 32-31, propelling Saga to 4th place with 4 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss (10 points). Regarosso Miyagi remains in 6th position with 4 wins and 3 losses (8 points).
Osaki Osor Saitama ended a recent slump with a 30-28 victory over Alamos Osaka. Osaki Osor now sits in 7th place with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses (7 points), while Alamos Osaka occupies 11th place with 2 wins and 5 losses (4 points).
Blue Thunder (Fukui Eiheiji Blue Thunder) continued their steady performance, defeating Ryukyu Corazon 40-36 to maintain 8th place with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses (7 points). ryukyu Corazon remains in 9th place with 3 wins and 4 losses (6 points).
further down the standings, Akitakata Wakunaga snapped a six-game losing streak with a 38-28 win against Toyama Dreams. Akitakata now holds 13th place with 1 win and 6 losses (2 points), while Toyama Dreams is in 10th place with 2 wins and 5 losses (4 points).
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