The 2016 Women's

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was held from 10 to 22 January 2016 in

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. Hungary won their third title by defeating the Netherlands 9–7 in the final. Italy captured the bronze medal after a 10–9 win over Spain.

Qualification

Format

The twelve teams were split into two groups of six teams. The first four placed teams advance to the knockout stage, from which on a knockout-system will be used to determine the final positions.

Draw

The draw was held on 4 October 2015.

Squads

Preliminary round

Schedule

Group A

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Final round

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11th place match

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Bronze medal match

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Gold medal match

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Final ranking

;Team Roster Edina Gangl, Dóra Czigány, Dóra Antal, Hanna Kisteleki, Gabriella Szűcs, Orsolya Takács, Anna Illés, Rita Keszthelyi ( C), Ildikó Tóth, Barbara Bujka, Dóra Csabai, Krisztina Garda, Orsolya Kasó. Head coach: Attila Bíró

Awards and statistics

Top goalscorers

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Individual awards

*Most Valuable Player ** *Best Goalkeeper ** *Top Scorer ** — 23 goals

References

External links

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