Dear Handball Friends in Russia and all over the world, this year men’s youth teams from all over the world will meet in Ekaterinburg, Russia to dethrone 2011 and 2013 champions Denmark. After having been organizers of the 2005 Women’s World Championship, Russia is well prepared to host such an event. They will bring handball in the spotlight and in the focus of fans, sponsors and media. And we hope that this is another great step for the development of handball not only in Russia but also in the participating nations all over the world.