Teams
| Qualification | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Host team 1 | Chinese National Club (CHN) | |
| Host team 2 | Jiangsu Team (CHN) | |
| Africa | Agosto Luanda (ANG) | |
| Asia | Kaysar Club (KAZ) | |
| Oceania | University of Queensland (AUS) | |
| Panamerica (SCA) | A. A. UnC/Concórdia (BRA) | |
| Panamerica (NorCA) | New York City Team Handball (USA) | |
| Wild Card | Team Omron (JPN) |