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Women leading women: The coaching revolution at Romania 2026

On every court at the 2026 IHF Women's Youth World Championship in Romania, the spotlight naturally falls on the players. They are the main actors, who are taking their first steps on the international stage.

But behind every player, there is a coach. And herein, a…

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A homecoming written in handball: Erika Vladu's Romanian roots on display at Romania 2026

For most players at the 2026 IHF Women's Youth World Championship, Romania is simply the host nation, a country they're visiting for the first time, trying to perform at their best and build their handball future.

However, for one player in Spain’s roster, it is so…

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A new generation: Filip Jícha proudly watches his daughter write her own handball story

If one looked closely into the stands of the Craiova Arena, one might spot a familiar figure sitting quietly in the stands. This time, he is not donning a tracksuit, or a team shirt, he is not on the bench, but he supports one team – Czechia.

This time, Filip Jícha…

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Handball in her blood: Lauryn Mierzwa’s Swiss dream fulfiled at Romania 2026

In their third consecutive appearance at the IHF Women’s Youth World Championship, Switzerland are on par to secure their best finish in history, after ending up 21st in 2022 and 14th in 2024.

Their focus on youth, by picking the right players and developing them,…

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China shock Romania with huge win; Switzerland and Slovenia seal last main round…

China shock Romania with huge win; Switzerland and Slovenia seal last main round…

Netherlands cruise to main round, Slovenia and Republic of Korea play the waitin…

Netherlands cruise to main round, Slovenia and Republic of Korea play the waitin…

France clinch main round berth; Spain, Slovakia and Hungary go three for three

France clinch main round berth; Spain, Slovakia and Hungary go three for three

Tunisia and Brazil break duck, Egypt dominate Fiji for three out of three at Rom…

Tunisia and Brazil break duck, Egypt dominate Fiji for three out of three at Rom…

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Algeria

Algeria

Angola

Angola

Argentina

Argentina

Brazil

Brazil

Canada

Canada

Croatia

Croatia

Czechia

Czechia

Denmark

Denmark

Egypt

Egypt

France

France

Germany

Germany

Guinea

Guinea

Hungary

Hungary

Japan

Japan

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan

Korea

Korea

Mexico

Mexico

Montenegro

Montenegro

Netherlands

Netherlands

P.R of China

P.R of China

Portugal

Portugal

Republic of Fiji

Republic of Fiji

Romania

Romania

Serbia

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Slovenia

Spain

Spain

Sweden

Sweden

Switzerland

Switzerland

Tunisia

Tunisia

Uruguay

Uruguay

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan

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Group A

Croatia

Croatia

France

France

Egypt

Egypt

Republic of Fiji

Republic of Fiji

Group B

Denmark

Denmark

Czechia

Czechia

Korea

Korea

Mexico

Mexico

Group C

Germany

Germany

Guinea

Guinea

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan

Spain

Spain

Group D

Portugal

Portugal

Montenegro

Montenegro

Argentina

Argentina

Netherlands

Netherlands

Group E

Hungary

Hungary

Sweden

Sweden

Tunisia

Tunisia

Canada

Canada

Group F

P.R of China

P.R of China

Romania

Romania

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan

Uruguay

Uruguay

Group G

Japan

Japan

Brazil

Brazil

Angola

Angola

Slovakia

Slovakia

Group H

Algeria

Algeria

Switzerland

Switzerland

Serbia

Serbia

Slovenia

Slovenia

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01 Aug. 2026

PR of China vs Romania | Romania 2026 | © IHF

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01 Aug. 2026

Denmark vs Czechia | Romania 2026 | © IHF

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01 Aug. 2026

Montenegro vs Argentina | Romania 2026 | © IHF

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01 Aug. 2026

Netherlands vs Portugal | Romania 2026 | © IHF

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Competition history

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9th IHF Women's Youth (U18) World Championship 2022 North Macedonia

9th IHF Women's Youth (U18) World Championship 2022 North Macedonia North Macedonia

Awards

The Winner

Korea

runners-up

Denmark

third

Hungary

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7th IHF Women's Youth (U18) World Championship 2018 Poland

7th IHF Women's Youth (U18) World Championship 2018 Poland Poland

Awards

The Winner

Russia

runners-up

Hungary

third

Korea

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6th IHF Women's Youth (U18) World Championship 2016 Slovakia

6th IHF Women's Youth (U18) World Championship 2016 Slovakia Slovakia

Awards

The Winner

Russia

runners-up

Denmark

third

Korea

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5th IHF Women's Youth (U18) World Championship 2014 FYR Macedonia

5th IHF Women's Youth (U18) World Championship 2014 FYR Macedonia North Macedonia

Awards

The Winner

Romania

runners-up

Germany

third

Denmark

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4th IHF Women's Youth (U18) World Championship 2012 Montenegro

4th IHF Women's Youth (U18) World Championship 2012 Montenegro Montenegro

Awards

The Winner

Denmark

runners-up

Russia

third

Norway

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3rd IHF Women's Youth (U18) World Championship 2010 Dominican Republic

3rd IHF Women's Youth (U18) World Championship 2010 Dominican Republic Dominican Republic

Awards

The Winner

Sweden

runners-up

Norway

third

Netherlands

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2nd IHF Women's Youth (U18) World Championship 2008 Slovakia

2nd IHF Women's Youth (U18) World Championship 2008 Slovakia Slovakia

Awards

The Winner

Russia

runners-up

Serbia

third

Denmark

1st IHF Women's Youth (U18) World Championship 2006 Canada

1st IHF Women's Youth (U18) World Championship 2006 Canada Canada

Awards

The Winner

Denmark

runners-up

Korea

third

Romania

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