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Hosts Qatar edge Poland to sail into world men's handball championships

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Kamalaldin Mallash (L bottom) of Qatar reacts as his team mates celebrate defeating Poland in their semi-final match of the 24th Men's Handball World Championship in Doha January 30, 2015. REUTERS/AK BijuRaj (QATAR - Tags: SPORT HANDBALL)

Qatar made history to become the first Asian team to reach the final of the 24th World Men's Handball Championship here at the Lusail Multipurpose Hall in Doha, on Friday.

The hosts booked a date with France in the finals to be played on Sunday at Lusail Hall after beating .
hard fighting Poland 31-29 in a closely contested semi-final encounter in front a huge home crowd. 

France defeated defending World Champions Spain  26-22 in the semis. Spain will play Poland in the third place playoffs.

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