Olympics 2020 Handball - Men

Olympics 2020 Handball - Men

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Results

Date R Home vs Away -
12/24 15:00 - CRB vs AABB 8-8
08/07 12:00 1 France vs The Gap NPL Women 25-23
08/07 08:00 20 [2] Egypt vs Spain [2] 31-33
08/05 12:00 2 [2] Spain vs Denmark [1] 23-27
08/05 08:00 2 [1] France vs Egypt [2] 27-23
08/03 11:45 3 [3] Germany vs Egypt [2] 26-31
08/03 08:00 3 [1] Denmark vs Antso Rakotondramanga [4] 31-25
08/03 04:15 3 [3] Masur/Whittington vs Spain [2] 33-34
08/03 00:30 3 [1] France vs Bahrain [4] 42-28
08/01 12:30 5 [1] Denmark vs Sweden [3] 30-33
08/01 10:30 5 [4] Germany vs Brazil [5] 29-25
08/01 07:15 5 [4] Norway vs France [1] 32-29

The men's handball tournament at the 2020 Summer Olympics was the 14th edition of the handball event for men at the Summer Olympic Games. It was held from 24 July to 7 August 2021. All games were played at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.

It was originally scheduled to be held in 2020, but on 24 March 2020, the Olympics were postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of this pandemic, the games were played behind closed doors.

The final was a rematch of the previous between Denmark and France. After Denmark won 28–26 in the 2016 final, France got the upper hand with a 25–23 win this time. Spain won the bronze medal match against Egypt.

This meant that France won both gold medals as the first team since 1984.

The medals for the competition were presented by Jean-Christophe Rolland, IOC Member, Olympian, one Gold medal and one Bronze medal, France; and the medalists' bouquets were presented by Joël Delplanque, IHF 1st Vice-President, France.

The "Olympics 2020 Handball - Men" tournament is a premier international competition showcasing the world's top male handball teams. Held as part of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, this prestigious event brings together elite athletes from around the globe to compete for Olympic glory. Featuring intense matches, strategic gameplay, and exceptional athleticism, the tournament highlights the best in men's handball. Fans can expect thrilling moments, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable performances as teams vie for the coveted Olympic gold medal. This event not only celebrates the sport's skill and teamwork but also promotes international unity and sporting excellence.