2002 European Women's Handball Championship

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Host country Denmark Venue(s) 3 (in 3 host cities) Runner-up Norway		Dates 6–15 December Champions Denmark (3rd title)

Teams 16 (from 1 confederation)

The 2002 EHF European Women's Handball Championship was held in Denmark from 6–15 December. It was won by Denmark after beating Norway 25–22 in the final match.

Venues

The European Championships was held in the following cities:

Helsinge (Preliminary Group A)

Aarhus (Preliminary Group B, Preliminary Group D, Main Group 1, Final Round)

Farum Arena (Preliminary Group C, Main Group 2)

Draw

The following nations were qualified:

Competition Format

Preliminary Round: 16 teams are divided into four groups. They play each other in a single round robin system, so each team plays three matches. A win is worth two points, while a draw is worth one point. The top three teams from each group advance to the Main Round.

Main Round: 12 teams are divided in two groups. They play against the teams they didn't play in the Preliminary Round, so each team plays 3 matches. All points from the Preliminary Round, except the points gained against the 4th place team in the preliminary group, are carried forward into the Main Round. Same round robin rules apply as in the Preliminary Round. Top 2 teams from each group advance to the Semifinals, while the third placed team from each group advances to the 5th-6th Place Play-off, and the fourth placed team to the 7th-8th Place Play-off.

Final Round: 8 teams play in the final weekend of the championships. 3rd place teams from the Main Round play in the 5th-6th Place Play-off, and 4th place team to the 7th-8th Place Play-off. Other teams play in the Semi finals. Losers of the Semi finals advance to the 3rd-4th Place Play-off, and winners advance to the Final.

5th/6th Place

December 15, 2002

7th/8th Place

December 14, 2002

References

2002 European Women's Handball Championship Wikipedia

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