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2011 Men's Youth World Handball Championship

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Host country
  
Argentina

Venue(s)
  
2 (in 1 host city)

Runner-up
  
Spain

Dates
  
August 10–20

Champions
  
Denmark (2nd title)

2011 Men's Youth World Handball Championship

Teams
  
20 (from 5 confederations)

The 2011 Men's Youth World Handball Championship was the fourth edition of the world event for youth handballers, which was held in Argentina between August 10–20 2011. In accordance with the IHF regulations, only players born on or after 1 January 1992 were eligible to enter the competition. The minimum age for the participation was 16.

Contents

Denmark defeated Spain 24–22 in the final to win the title for the second time.

Venues

Two arenas were used, both are in Mar del Plata.

  • Polideportivo Islas Malvinas (Capacity: 8,000)
  • Once Unidos (Capacity: 1,500)

    • Preliminary round

    The draw took place at May 21, 2011 in Argentina.

    All times are Argentina Time (UTC–3)

    All-star team

  • Goalkeeper:  Nikola Portner (SUI)
  • Left wing:  Hugo Descat (FRA)
  • Left back:  Theis Baagøe (DEN)
  • Pivot:  Ignacio Plaza Jimenez (ESP)
  • Centre back:  Aitor Arino (ESP)
  • Right back:  Martin Larsen (DEN)
  • Right wing:  Mario Sostarcic (SVN)

    • Other awards

  • MVP:  Jim Gottfridsson (SWE)
  • Most promising player:  Nicolai Nygaard Pedersen (DEN)

    • References

    2011 Men's Youth World Handball Championship Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA


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