The 1961

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was the fourth

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World Championship. It was held in

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between 1–12 March 1961. A united team composed of players from the German Democratic Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany competed.

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won the championship.

Final standings

Standings

Preliminary Round

GROUP A GROUP B GROUP C GROUP D

Main Round

GROUP 1 GROUP 2

Final matches

Source
International Handball Federation
Mircea Costache II

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