Monday, 31 January 2011

France win World Championships to reach London 2012


To retain the men's world handball title in 37 years,France became the first nation with a thrilling 37-35 victory over Denmark in Malmo.

Behind hosts Britain, to qualify for the men's Olympic handball event at the London Games,France become the second nation.

Spain beat Sweden 24-23 for the bronze medal, while Britain's men did not qualify for the tournament.

After this wins France directly qualify for both the 2012 Olympics in London and the next world championships in 2013 in Spain.

While the French collected their fourth world crown - to emulate Romania and Sweden - Spain had earlier won the bronze medal clash edging hosts Sweden 24-23.

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