TEHRAN – Sanat Mes of Iran were defeated against Sharjah of the UAE 36-25 at the 27th Asian Men’s Club League Handball Championship on Tuesday.

Mes started the Group B losing to defending champions Khaleej Club of Saudi Arabia 31-22 but defeated Oman’s Ahli Sidab 33-19, Kuwait’s Kazma 26-20 and Al Duhail of Qatar 27-26 in their next matches.

The tournament is being held from Nov. 11 to 22 in Doha, Qatar and will serve as a qualifier for the 2025 IHF Super Globe.