1997 Asian Women's Handball Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Jordan |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Dates | 4–9 June |
| Teams | 5 (from 1 confederation) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | South Korea (6th title) |
| Runners-up | China |
| Third place | Japan |
| Fourth place | Uzbekistan |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 10 |
| Goals scored | 479 (47.9 per match) |
The 1997 Asian Women's Handball Championship was the sixth Asian Championship, which took place from 4 to 9 June 1997 in Amman, Jordan. It acts as the Asian qualifying tournament for the 1997 World Women's Handball Championship.