Brave Kings kariya Triumph Over Zeekstar Tokyo in Japanese Men’s Handball League H-First Round
Kariya, Japan – Brave Kings Kariya secured a decisive victory against Zeekstar Tokyo on Wednesday, winning 33-27 in the opening matches of the 2025-26 Japanese Men’s Handball League H-first round. The match, pitting last season’s first and third-place teams against each other, signaled a strong start for the Brave Kings as they aim for consecutive wins in the new season.
The outcome of this early-season clash is significant as it sets the tone for the competitive landscape of the league. With both teams consistently ranking among the top contenders, this win provides Brave Kings Kariya with early momentum in their pursuit of the championship, while Zeekstar Tokyo will look to rebound in upcoming matches. The league’s structure, which includes a regular season followed by playoffs, means every game carries weight in determining final standings and playoff qualification.
Elsewhere in the league’s first round, Toyoda Gosei Blue Falcon Nagoya, last season’s playoff champions despite finishing second in the regular season, dominated Alamos Osaka with a 44-27 victory. Osaki Osor Saitama, ranked seventh, achieved a 28-28 draw against fourth-ranked Red Tornado Saga, demonstrating improved performance.
DAIDO PHOENIX TOKAI (fifth) defeated Golden Wolves Fukuoka (14th) 38-33, while RYUKYU Corazon (12th) upset sixth-ranked Legar Motor East JAPAN regarosso Miyagi. Fukui Eiheiji blue Thunder (eighth) defeated Toyama Dreams (13th) 36-28, and Akitakata Wackunaga Handball Club (ninth) overcame Earth Friends BM TOKYO/Kanagawa (10th) with a score of 38-26.
the Japanese Handball Federation provides ongoing coverage and standings for the 2025-26 season.
