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2012 Women's Junior World Handball Championship

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Host country
  
Czech Republic

Venue(s)
  
4 (in 2 host cities)

Runner-up
  
France

Dates
  
1 – 14 July 2012

Champions
  
Sweden (1st title)

2012 Women's Junior World Handball Championship

Teams
  
24 (from 4 confederations)

The 2012 Women's Junior World Handball Championship was the 18th edition of the tournament and took place in the Czech Republic from 1 to 14 July.

Contents

Sweden won the title for the first time after defeating France 29–22 in the final.

Seeding

The pots were announced on April 11, 2012.

Preliminary round

The draw was held on April 18, 2012 in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

All times are local (UTC+2).

Awards

MVP
  •  Lee Hyo-Jin (KOR)
  • Topscorer
  •  Kinga Klivinyi (HUN) (67 goals)
  • All-star team
  • Goalkeeper:  Laura Glauser (FRA)
  • Left wing:  Louise Sand (SWE)
  • Left back:  Maria Adler (SWE)
  • Pivot:  Natalija Vasić (SRB)
  • Centre back:  Kinga Klivinyi (HUN)
  • Right back:  Anna Vyakhireva (RUS)
  • Right wing:  Pauline Coatanea (FRA)
  • Chosen by team officials and IHF experts: IHF.info

    Topscorers

    Source: ihf.info

    Top goalkeepers

    Source: ihf.info

    References

    2012 Women's Junior World Handball Championship Wikipedia