The Asian Handball Federation (AHF) held the draw for the 19th Men's Junior (U-21) and 11th Men's Youth (U-19) Asian Championships. The U-21 tournament takes place in Chuzhou, China, from July 15-26, 2026, with Japan drawn into Group B alongside South Korea and Qatar. The U-19 event is set for August 10-21, 2026, in Andijan, Uzbekistan, where Japan is also in Group B. Both tournaments serve as qualifiers for their respective World Championships, with the top four teams advancing.