1997 World Women's Handball Championship


The 1997 World Women's Handball Championship took place in Germany 30 November – 14 December 1997. It was the first tournament with 24 teams. Denmark won its first title.

Host Cities

The matches were held in the cities of Berlin, Hanover, Saarbrücken, Hamburg, Sindelfingen, Neubrandenburg and Rotenburg an der Fulda. The semi-finals and finals were held in the Berlin in the Max-Schmeling-Halle.

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Final round

Eighth finals

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

For places 1-4
For places 5-8

Finals

Final standings

World champions

Trainer: Ulrik Wilbek

Top scorers

All Star Team