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Kato's Japan ready to rewrite the history books at China 2026

Japan’s best finish at the IHF Women’s Junior World Championship was an eighth place in 1997, with other top-10 finishes coming in 1979, 1989, 2005 and, most recently, 2022, when they ended up on the ninth place.

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Argentina women, Germany men are Beach Handball World Champions

The 2026 IHF Men’s and Women’s Beach Handball World Championships have finished in Zagreb with the 144-game schedule now complete.

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The pretenders vs the masters as Germany do battle with Brazil

Both Germany and Brazil men come into the 2026 IHF Men’s World Championship final as their own, respective continental champions, but that is where the medal comparison stops short.

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Only one winner: Denmark and Argentina ready for first gold

In all their appearances at the IHF Women’s World Championship historically, both Argentina and Denmark have never won gold – only going as high as silver.

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France and Serbia qualify for quarter-finals with tough wins at China 2026

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France and Serbia qualify for quarter-finals with tough wins at China 2026

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Argentina women, Germany men are Beach Handball World Champions

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Argentina women, Germany men are Beach Handball World Champions

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Dear handball friends, over the last years our sport has changed fundamentally – you might even call it a revolution.

Dr Hassan Moustafa

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