The 2008
Women's Youth World Handball Championship
The IHF Women's U18 Handball World Championship (or the IHF Women's Youth World Championship) is the official competition for women's national handball teams under age 18. It has been organized by the International Handball Federation since 2006. ...
was the 2nd edition of the tournament and took place in the
Bratislava
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Slovakia
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, from 11 to 20 July 2008.
The Russian Federation won the final against Serbia by 27–22.
Draw
Group A
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Group B
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Group C
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Group D
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Main round
Group M I
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In Sibamac Arena, Bratislava
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Group M II
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In Sibamac Arena, Bratislava
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Placement round
Group P I
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In Sports Hall Pasienky, Bratislava
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Group P II
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In Sports Hall Pasienky, Bratislava
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Placement matches
15/16-place match
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13/14-place match
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11/12-place match
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9/10-place match
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7/8-place match
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5/6-place match
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Semifinals / 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
External links
Official website
{{Youth World Handball Championship
2006 Women's Youth World Handball Championship
The 2006 Women's Youth World Handball Championship was the first edition of the tournament and took place in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada from 11 to 20 August 2006. Denmark won the final against Korea.
Draw
* withdrew from the tournament afte ...
Women's Youth World Handball Championship
The IHF Women's U18 Handball World Championship (or the IHF Women's Youth World Championship) is the official competition for women's national handball teams under age 18. It has been organized by the International Handball Federation since 2006. ...
Women's Youth World Handball Championship
The IHF Women's U18 Handball World Championship (or the IHF Women's Youth World Championship) is the official competition for women's national handball teams under age 18. It has been organized by the International Handball Federation since 2006. ...
2008
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Women's handball in Slovakia
Youth World Handball Championship