| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Spain |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 2 host cities) |
| Dates | 27 July – 8 August 1992 |
| Teams | 20 (from 4 confederations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Unified Team (men) South Korea (women) |
| Runner-up |  Sweden (men) Norway (women) |
| Third place |  France (men)Unified Team (women) |
| Fourth place |  Iceland (men) Germany (women) |
Final results for the Handball competition at the 1992 Summer Olympics: [1]
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The following squads and players competed in the women's handball tournament at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
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