2012 Women's Junior World Handball Championship


The 2012 Women's Junior World Handball Championship was the 18th edition of the tournament and took place in the Czech Republic from 1 to 14 July.
Sweden won the title for the first time after defeating France 29–22 in the final.

Seeding

The pots were announced on April 11, 2012.
Pot 1Pot 2Pot 3Pot 4Pot 5Pot 6

  • Preliminary round

    The draw was held on April 18, 2012 in Ostrava, Czech Republic.
    All times are local.

    Group A

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    Group B

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    Group C

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    Group D

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    Knockout stage

    Championship

    Eighthfinals

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    Quarterfinals

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    Semifinals

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    Bronze medal game

    Final

    5–8th place playoffs

    Semifinals

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    Seventh place game

    Fifth place game

    9th–16th place playoffs

    Quarterfinals

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    Semifinals

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    Eleventh place game

    Ninth place game

    13th–16th place playoffs

    Semifinals

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    15th place game

    13th place game

    17–20th place playoffs

    Semifinals

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    19th place game

    17th place game

    21–24th place playoffs

    Semifinals

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    23rd place game

    21st place game

    Ranking and statistics

    Final ranking

    Awards

    ;MVP
    ;Topscorer
    ;All-star team
    Chosen by team officials and IHF experts:

    Statistics

    Topscorers

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    Top goalkeepers

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