The 2006

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was the first edition of the tournament and took place in

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from 11 to 20 August 2006. Denmark won the final against Korea.

Draw

* withdrew from the tournament after the draw of preliminary groups.

Group A

Points table

Results of group A

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Group B

Points table

Results of group B

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Knockout stage

Semifinal matches

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Bronze-medal match

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Gold-medal match

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Final standings

Awards

References

External links

Official website
{{Youth World Handball Championship

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