Women

Sweden

Sweden have always been a dark horse at international tournaments, with strong outings at the IHF Women’s World Championship, finishing fourth at Germany 2017 and seventh at Japan 2019.

The 11th place at the Women’s EHF EURO 2020, though, was their worst finish in an international tournament since 2009, therefore coach Tomas Axner felt like changes were finally due in a team renowned for their outstanding youth system.

Norway

With their six Olympic Games medals, equal to Republic of Korea, Norway are one of the most successful teams ever, and qualification through to Tokyo 2020 would set them up in their attempt to equal Denmark’s record of three Olympic golds (1996, 2000, 2004) and with it, sit as the undisputed Queens of Olympic handball.

Spain

In a star-studded line-up at Japan 2019, Spain had their best-ever IHF Women’s World Championship, finishing second after an impressive campaign, losing by the slightest of margins in a hard-fought final against the Netherlands.

Placing ninth at the Women’s EHF EURO 2020 last December was a step back, yet their game plan was classic Spain, with a focus on defence, but missing their spark in attack.

Serbia

Russia

Five years ago in Rio de Janeiro, Russia had a stellar tournament under Evgenii Trefilov’s guidance, winning their first-ever Olympic gold medal. Darya Dmitrieva and Polina Kuznetsova were elected to the All-star Team of the tournament, while Anna Vyakhireva was named the MVP.

With a perfect mix of experienced players and young stars such as Vyakhireva and Dmitrieva, Russia seemed to have a bright future. However, they have failed to win a gold medal at any major international competition after 2016.

2020 Olympic Games Tokyo - Women's Tournament

2020 IHF Women's Olympic Qualification Tournament

player

Andrea KLIKOVAC

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Country

Montenegro

Date of Birth

05 May 1991

Place of Birth

Age

30

Height

180 cm

Weight

73 kg

CSM Bucuresti

CSM Bucuresti

ROU
player

Katarina BULATOVIĆ

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Country

Montenegro

Date of Birth

15 November 1984

Place of Birth

Age

35

Height

190 cm

Weight

85 kg

player

Vanesa AGOVIĆ

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Country

Montenegro

Date of Birth

30 March 1996

Place of Birth

Age

28

Height

177 cm

Weight

72 kg

OF Nea Ionia

OF Nea Ionia

GRE