| Beach handball at the 2001 World Games | |
|---|---|
 Honjō Marina | |
| Venues | Honjō Marina |
| Dates | 23–25 August 2001 |
| Competitors | from 9 nations |
Beach handball was one of the invitational sports at the 2001 World Games in Akita and was played between 23 and 25 August. [1] Athletes from 9 nations participated in the tournament.The competition took place at Honjō Marina in Honjō.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Belarus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Ukraine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 3 |  Germany | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Spain | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 5 |  Brazil | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Totals (5 entries) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Belarus | Spain | Brazil |
| Women | Ukraine | Germany | Brazil |
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