Tag: Olympic Handball
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“The 2012 London Olympic Games were fantastic”
The IHF is fully satisfied with the 2012 London Olympic Games – this is the clear message after first analyses of the organization, the number of spectators and the sporting level of performances. The IHF is proud to announce in close cooperation with LOCOG and Alex Gavrilovic, who did a great job as organizer of…
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France win Olympic gold again
London – GBR, August 12, 2012: Thanks to their again brilliant goalkeeper Thierry OMEYER (FRA), France have won their second gold medal in the men’s Olympic tournament. But in contrast to their 28-23 final victory against Iceland in Beijing 2008, the 2012 final against Sweden was a real thriller, decided with the final buzzer. Final:…
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Heja Norge! Norway Olympic champions again
London – GBR, August 12, 2012: Heja, The Norwegian women’s handball team have defended their title at the London 2012 Olympic Games. But it took them a lot of energy to beat their surprising final opponents Montenegro 26-23 (13-10). The Olympic debutants were not disappointed with silver and celebrated their unexpected medal by dancing on…
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Big media and spectator interest in handball
London – GBR, August 05, 2012: The handball tournament at the London 2012 Olympic Games is a big success – this is proofed by facts and figures from the first six match days of the preliminary round. The Copper Box, where the handball matches will be played up to the women’s quarterfinals on 7 August,…