The top four at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, France, Russia, Norway (European champion) and Sweden are included in the top two groups at the World Women's Handball Championships in Spain, where the Romanian team also belongs.
Among this top teams there is also the Netherlands, which currently holds the world title.
The top two finishers in the two main groups will face each other in the quarterfinals of the Spanish competition.
The other side of the board includes Spain, the world runner-up, Denmark, 4th place at EURO 2020, and Croatia, the European bronze medalist.
The first main group will offer a replay of the Olympic final, France - Russia, and the second a repeat of the small final in Tokyo, Norway - Sweden.
Tuesday results:
Group A
France - Montenegro 24-19
Angola - Slovenia 25-25
Final ranking:
1. France 6 points
2. Slovenia 3
3. Montenegro 2
4. Angola 1
Group B
Russia - Serbia 32-22
Cameroon - Poland 19-33
Final ranking
1. Russia 6 points
2. Serbia 4
3. Poland 2
4. Cameroon 0
Group C
Norway - Romania 33-22
Kazakhstan - Iran 31-25
Final ranking
1. Norway 6 points
2. Romania 4
3. Kazakhstan 2
4. Iran 0
Group D
Netherlands - Sweden 31-31
Puerto Rico - Uzbekistan 30-24
Final ranking
1. Netherlands 5 points (+81)
2. Sweden 5 (+69)
3. Puerto Rico 2
4. Uzbekistan 0
The first three ranked in each group qualified for the main groups of the competition based on the points won in the direct matches.
Main group I
1. France 4 points (+16)
2. Russia 4 p (+13)
3. Slovenia 2 p (-1)
4. Serbia 2 p (-6)
5. Poland 0 p (-7)
6. Montenegro 0 p (-15)
Main group II
1. Norway 4 points
2. Netherlands 3 p (+40)
3. Sweden 3 p (+38)
4. Romania 2 p
5. Kazakhstan 0 p (-49)
6. Puerto Rico 0 p (-78)
Main group III
1. Denmark 5 points (+27)
2. Germany 4 p (+11)
3. South Korea 2 p (+2)
4. Hungary 2 p (+2)
5. Czech Republic 0 p (-13)
6. Congo 0 p (-29)
Main group IV
1. Spain 4 points (+28)
2. Brazil 4 p (+9)
3. Japan 2 p (-2)
4. Argentina 2 p (-14)
5. Croatia 0 p (-7)
6. Austria 0 p (-14)
The top two finishers in each main group qualify for the quarterfinals.
Women's handball: Romania faces tough opponents on its side of the board at World Championship in Spain
Sursă foto: stiripesurse.ro
Distribuie articolul
Distribuie articolul
București
17°C
17°CArticole Similare
16
ForMin Toiu: Femicide law a 'long overdue' step for Romania
16
13
Rogobete: An order regarding organization and schedule of staff in healthcare units will be published in transparency
13
10
Dumitru Costin (BNS) on fuel ordinance: Thin solutions fail to reflect realities
10
5
Emergency Ordinance regarding fuel crisis to be adopted in Thursday's Government meeting
5
16
Author Ana Blandiana to be awarded the title of Doctor Horis Cause of the University of Bucharest
16
13
Senate President Abrudean: Romania continues to prioritize projects with a strategic impact
13
12
Euro trades at RON 5.0952
12
36
First Lady Gradinaru holds speech about the responsible use of technology by children at Georgetown University
36
11
Farmers abandon crops as diesel prices approach 10 lei per litre, warns expert Chisalita
11
16
Purple Day marked by initiatives aimed at reducing stigma and raising awareness
16
9
INS: Industrial turnover falls 16.3% in January compared with December 2025
9
15
PM Bolojan: Ordinance on crisis situation on fuel market to be adopted on Wednesday or Thursday
15
18
PM Bolojan: We are going to slash tens of thousands of jobs in the central and local apparatus
18
Comentează