Tournament details | |
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Host country | Czech Republic |
Venue(s) | 4 (in 2 host cities) |
Dates | 1 – 14 July 2012 |
Teams | 24 (from 4 confederations) |
Final positions | |
Champions | Sweden (1st title) |
Runner-up | France |
Third place | Hungary |
Fourth place | Serbia |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 100 |
Goals scored | 5,523 (55.23 per match) |
Top scorer(s) | Kinga Klivinyi (67 goals) |
Best player | Lee Hyo-Jin |
The 2012 Women's Junior World Handball Championship was the 18th edition of the tournament and took place in the Czech Republic from 1 to 14 July.
Sweden won the title for the first time after defeating France 29–22 in the final.[1]