Brutal route tests Aalstad's Norway at China 2026

Norway are, undoubtedtly, the powerhouse in women’s handball, dominating the last 25 years at senior level, winning countless titles at the IHF Women’s World Championship, the Women’s EHF EURO and at the Olympic Games.

Generations have passed and gone, but Norway h…

Germany’s depth on display as Njinkeu steps into the spotlight

Germany have established themselves as one of the powerhouses in women’s handball and the last years have brought plenty of success. From being the runners-up at the 2025 IHF Women’s World Championship to securing the title at the W19 EHF EURO 2025, Germany have been firing up from all cylinders.…

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.

At China 2026, though, Japan could be onto something…

Zimnicka inspires Poland as historic start continues at China 2026

Since 1985, Poland had never opened an edition of the IHF Women’s Junior World Championship with three straight wins. Forty-one years later, they have done exactly that, defeating Tunisia, Chinese Taipei and then Hungary to put themselves on course for their best finish in the competition since 2012…