It was a dramatic final with a lucky winner: Denmark. After the first jubilation Claus Hansen, coach of the Gold Medallist answered on three questions.

Congratulation to the title! What was the reason for your victory?

Hansen: We never give up and as in the semi-final against France we came back in the second half. Our goalkeeper was very strong and the defence played also very well. This was our secret. But I have to congratulate the Spanish team. It was a hard way and Spain is also a team full of talents.

Denmark reached the final matches on all three Male World Championships this year, won two times silver, now gold. Is that the beginning of a great handball era “made in Denmark”?

Hansen: I hope so. But we must remain realistic. The top teams of the world play nearly on the same level. I would say: This year is a good year for the Danish handball and a result of the good job of thousands of enthusiastic friends of our sport in my country, working as coach, teacher, referee, working in the federation.

In the 1990^th the handball world spoke about the Danish women’s team. Now the men teams are having great performances. Are the Danish men now better than the women?

Hansen: Of course no! Our Women’s Youth Team won the European Championship last week. Let me say: We are both on the same level, but this level is high!