IHF Newshttp://archive.ihf.infoLatest News hosted on IHF.infoen-USIHF - International Handball Federationhttp://archive.ihf.info/UI/img/logo.pnghttp://archive.ihf.info144144Czech Republic starts with a clear victory into the tournament - No problems for Russiahttp://archive.ihf.info/en-us/ihfcompetitions/worldchampionships/mensjuniorworldchampionship/xviiimensjuniorworldchampionship2011-greece/news/newsdetails.aspx?ID=1115The Czech team started very successful into this tournament and beat the team from Kazakhstan with 32:22. Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://ihf.info/files/Uploads/NewsAttachments/0_120701_ROU_TUN_Chekir_01%20Kopie.jpgGold for Germany: The defending Champion won the finalhttp://archive.ihf.info/en-us/ihfcompetitions/worldchampionships/mensjuniorworldchampionship/xviiimensjuniorworldchampionship2011-greece/news/newsdetails.aspx?ID=753The final of the Junior World Championship between Denmark and Germany ended with a clear and well deserved success for the German team.Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://ihf.info/files/Uploads/NewsAttachments/753_xWN-den-ger-05.jpgAll Star Team: Best scorer plays for Team Iranhttp://archive.ihf.info/en-us/ihfcompetitions/worldchampionships/mensjuniorworldchampionship/xviiimensjuniorworldchampionship2011-greece/news/newsdetails.aspx?ID=754Selected representatives of the International Handball Federation have chosen the best players of the XVIII Men’s Junior World Championship in Thessaloniki (Greece). Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://ihf.info/files/Uploads/NewsAttachments/754_WN-all_star_team-09.jpgTunisia win the Bronze-Medalhttp://archive.ihf.info/en-us/ihfcompetitions/worldchampionships/mensjuniorworldchampionship/xviiimensjuniorworldchampionship2011-greece/news/newsdetails.aspx?ID=752In the bronze medal match of the Junior World Championship Tunisia competed against Egypt and won 24:18.Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://ihf.info/files/Uploads/NewsAttachments/0_WN-tun-egy-01.jpgAn interview with Dr. Hassan Moustafa, President of the International Handball Federation „We made some really good decisions in the past“http://archive.ihf.info/en-us/ihfcompetitions/worldchampionships/mensjuniorworldchampionship/xviiimensjuniorworldchampionship2011-greece/news/newsdetails.aspx?ID=751With the matches for bronze, silver and gold, the XVIII Men’s Junior World Championship in Thessaloniki, Greece comes to an end. One of the most attentive observers of this event was Dr Hassan Moustafa.Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://ihf.info/files/Uploads/NewsAttachments/0_WN-moustafa_hassan_dr-01.jpgAn interview with Simos Lazaridis, President of the Greek Handball Federation “We have gained many new fans”http://archive.ihf.info/en-us/ihfcompetitions/worldchampionships/mensjuniorworldchampionship/xviiimensjuniorworldchampionship2011-greece/news/newsdetails.aspx?ID=750It is not an easy business Simos Lazaridis has to deal with these days. Very dedicated and with many helpers and assistants the President of the Greek Handball Federation organizes the Men’s Junior World Championship in Thessaloniki.Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://ihf.info/files/Uploads/NewsAttachments/0_WN-lazaridis.jpgDenmark goes to the final; Spain ranks 5th http://archive.ihf.info/en-us/ihfcompetitions/worldchampionships/mensjuniorworldchampionship/xviiimensjuniorworldchampionship2011-greece/news/newsdetails.aspx?ID=748In the first semi-final of this XVIII Men’s Junior World Championship, Denmark won clearly with 35:21 against Tunisia.Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://ihf.info/files/Uploads/NewsAttachments/0_WN-den-tun-03.jpgThe host says goodbye with a defeathttp://archive.ihf.info/en-us/ihfcompetitions/worldchampionships/mensjuniorworldchampionship/xviiimensjuniorworldchampionship2011-greece/news/newsdetails.aspx?ID=747The last appearance of the host of this Junior World Championship was not crowned with success.Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://ihf.info/files/Uploads/NewsAttachments/0_WN-gre-qat-01.jpgIran woke up too latehttp://archive.ihf.info/en-us/ihfcompetitions/worldchampionships/mensjuniorworldchampionship/xviiimensjuniorworldchampionship2011-greece/news/newsdetails.aspx?ID=746The placement match for the eleventh place in the final ranking of this Junior World Championship seemed to be a clear issue for three quarters of the game. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://ihf.info/files/Uploads/NewsAttachments/746_WN-alg-iri-16.jpgFrance rehabilitated themselves for the defeat against Germanyhttp://archive.ihf.info/en-us/ihfcompetitions/worldchampionships/mensjuniorworldchampionship/xviiimensjuniorworldchampionship2011-greece/news/newsdetails.aspx?ID=745After the defeat in the quarterfinal match against Germany the French team rehabilitated themselves with a 29:30 victory against Slovenia in the first match of the placement round for the places five to eight.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://ihf.info/files/Uploads/NewsAttachments/0_WN-slo-fra-06.jpgSpain turned the matchhttp://archive.ihf.info/en-us/ihfcompetitions/worldchampionships/mensjuniorworldchampionship/xviiimensjuniorworldchampionship2011-greece/news/newsdetails.aspx?ID=744Spain won 28:26 against Sweden in the first match of the placement round for the places five to eight.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://ihf.info/files/Uploads/NewsAttachments/0_WN-swe-esp-02.jpgIran lost in the overtimehttp://archive.ihf.info/en-us/ihfcompetitions/worldchampionships/mensjuniorworldchampionship/xviiimensjuniorworldchampionship2011-greece/news/newsdetails.aspx?ID=743In the first match of the placement round for the places 9 –12 Portugal won after 10 minutes extra time against the team of Iran 37:33. After 60 minutes the match was surprisingly 30:30 draw.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://ihf.info/files/Uploads/NewsAttachments/0_WN-por-iri-01.jpgQuartelfinals-Egypt with a historical victoryhttp://archive.ihf.info/en-us/ihfcompetitions/worldchampionships/mensjuniorworldchampionship/xviiimensjuniorworldchampionship2011-greece/news/newsdetails.aspx?ID=741In the second quarter final in YMCA hall the team of Egypt surprised most of the experts and made it into the semifinal of this Junior World Championship where they will play against Germany. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://ihf.info/files/Uploads/NewsAttachments/0_WN-egy-slo-01.jpgQuarterfinals - Denmark win a high-class Scandinavian duelhttp://archive.ihf.info/en-us/ihfcompetitions/worldchampionships/mensjuniorworldchampionship/xviiimensjuniorworldchampionship2011-greece/news/newsdetails.aspx?ID=740Denmark beat Sweden 28:27 in the first quarterfinal of the Men’s Junior World Championship and qualified for the semifinal on Thursday 28 July where they will meet Tunisia.Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://ihf.info/files/Uploads/NewsAttachments/0_WN-den-swe-01.jpgInterview with Philippe Bana (IHF Competition Manager) - “We have witnessed the future of handball here”http://archive.ihf.info/en-us/ihfcompetitions/worldchampionships/mensjuniorworldchampionship/xviiimensjuniorworldchampionship2011-greece/news/newsdetails.aspx?ID=739With the Men’s Junior WCh is entering the crucial stage, Philippe Bana has accomplished most of his tasks.Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://ihf.info/files/Uploads/NewsAttachments/0_WN-bana_philippe-4.jpgHungary with conciliatory end – Serbia disappointedhttp://archive.ihf.info/en-us/ihfcompetitions/worldchampionships/mensjuniorworldchampionship/xviiimensjuniorworldchampionship2011-greece/news/newsdetails.aspx?ID=738In the last placement match for the places 17 and 18 Hungary had a very tight victory against Serbia. After 32:32 draw at the end of the normal playing time, the match went on with a 7-meter-shootour and ended 36:35 for Hungary, even though the Hungarians were leading almost the entire match.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://ihf.info/files/Uploads/NewsAttachments/0_WN-srb-hun-01.jpgClear victory for Koreahttp://archive.ihf.info/en-us/ihfcompetitions/worldchampionships/mensjuniorworldchampionship/xviiimensjuniorworldchampionship2011-greece/news/newsdetails.aspx?ID=737In the placement match for the place 19 in the final ranking of this Junior World Championship Korea came to a clear 41:31 victory against the team of Argentina.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://ihf.info/files/Uploads/NewsAttachments/0_WN-arg-kor-01.jpgIran gets stronger and stronger http://archive.ihf.info/en-us/ihfcompetitions/worldchampionships/mensjuniorworldchampionship/xviiimensjuniorworldchampionship2011-greece/news/newsdetails.aspx?ID=736The longer this Men’s Junior World Championship lasts, the better is the performances of the Iranian team.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://ihf.info/files/Uploads/NewsAttachments/0_WN-alg-iri-01.jpgPlacement matches and placement round: Norway win an exciting matchhttp://archive.ihf.info/en-us/ihfcompetitions/worldchampionships/mensjuniorworldchampionship/xviiimensjuniorworldchampionship2011-greece/news/newsdetails.aspx?ID=735Already the first placement match for the places 9 to 16 was very tight. After 70 really thrilling minutes Norway beat Russia 40:40 and will go for the placement matches 9 – 12, while Russia will have to play for the places 13 – 16. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://ihf.info/files/Uploads/NewsAttachments/0_WN-nor-rus-02.jpgBENIN - The long way uphttp://archive.ihf.info/en-us/ihfcompetitions/worldchampionships/mensjuniorworldchampionship/xviiimensjuniorworldchampionship2011-greece/news/newsdetails.aspx?ID=734Everyone who wants to learn something about handball in Benin needs to ask. If searching for information on the internet, you will get hardly any hits when entering the key words “Benin” and “handball”. Even the omniscient internet doesn’t provide an answer. But the truth is that in Benin handball is very popular – maybe not a national sport, but also not a fringe sport. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://ihf.info/files/Uploads/NewsAttachments/0_WN-ben-rus-01.jpg