World Championship

Sweden defend their title

EHF

Sweden defend their title

Sweden are the old and new Women's Junior World Champion.

In a thrilling final against the French squad, the Swedes confirm their title.

In front of 1,000 spectators in the Sareza Hall in Ostrava (Czech Republic), Sweden won the final (29:22) and were able to celebrate their next title.

The Swedes did not lose a single match during the whole tournament.

The silver medal went to France.

The team of Hungary won the bronze medal. 

In the 3/4 play-off final, they defeated Serbia with 26:24 after extra-time and celebrated the third place. 

All Star team:

Goalkeeper: Laura Glauser (France)
Left Wing: Louise Sand (Sweden)
Pivot: Natalija Vasic (Serbia)
Right Wing: Paulina Coatanea (France)
Left Back: Maria Adler (Sweden)
Centre Back: Kinga Klivinyi (Hungary)
Right Back: Anna Vyakhireva (Russia)

Top scorer: Kinga Klivinyi - 67 goals

Most valuable player: Hyo Jin Lee (Korea)

Complete ranking

1. Sweden
2. France
3. Hungary
4. Serbia
5. Russia
6.Korea
7. Poland
8. Norway
9. Denmark
10. Croatia
11. Austria
12. Brazil
13. Romania
14. Spain
15. Czech Republic
16. Congo

All the results can be found on the official website

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