Handball at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament

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2008 Women's Olympic handball tournament
Tournament details
Host countryFlag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Venue(s)2 (in 1 host city)
Dates9–23 August 2008
Teams12 (from 4 confederations)
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Norway.svg  Norway (1st title)
Runner-upFlag of Russia.svg  Russia
Third placeFlag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea
Fourth placeFlag of Hungary.svg  Hungary
Tournament statistics
Matches played42
Top scorer(s) Flag of Romania.svg Ramona Maier
(56 goals)
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The women's handball tournament at the 2008 Summer Olympics is being held from August 9 to August 23, at the Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium and National Indoor Stadium in Beijing. Twelve nations are represented in the women's tournament.

Contents

The four best teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinal round, 5th and 6th teams in each group are classified 9th-12th by the results of their group matches. The losers of quarterfinal matches will compete in the 5th-8th classification matches by the same elimination system as the winners of the quarterfinals. Three time consecutive defending Champion Denmark were not part of the 2008 Olympics Handball Tournament, as they did not qualify from the 2007 World Women's Handball Championship .

Qualification

CompetitionDateVenueVacanciesQualified
Host Nation--1Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
IHF World Championships December 2–16, 2007 Flag of France.svg France1Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
European Championships December 7–17, 2006 Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden1Flag of Norway.svg  Norway
Asian Qualifying TournamentAugust 25–29, 2007 Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Almaty 1Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan
Africa Nations Cup January 8–17, 2008 Flag of Angola.svg Luanda 1Flag of Angola.svg  Angola
Pan American Games July 14–29, 2007 Flag of Brazil.svg Rio de Janeiro 1Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Olympic Qualifying Tournament 1 March 28–30, 2008 Flag of Germany.svg Leipzig 2Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2 March 28–30, 2008 Flag of Romania.svg Bucharest 2Flag of Romania.svg  Romania
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary
Olympic Qualifying Tournament 3 March 28–30, 2008 Flag of France.svg Nîmes 2Flag of France.svg  France
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea
TOTAL12

Olympic Qualifying Tournaments:

Preliminary round

Seeding

The draw for the groups was held 16 June 2008.

Pot 1Pot 2Pot 3Pot 4Pot 5Pot 6
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Flag of France.svg  France Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea Flag of Angola.svg  Angola Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway Flag of Romania.svg  Romania Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil

Rosters

Group stage

Group A

TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 5500154106+4810Qualified for the quarterfinals
Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 5401150112+388
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 5203122135134
Flag of France.svg  France 520312112874
Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan 5113109137283
Flag of Angola.svg  Angola 5014109147381
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9 August 2008
09:00
France  Flag of France.svg32 – 21Flag of Angola.svg  Angola Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Chernega, Poladenko (RUS)
Herbrecht 8(13–14) Bengue, Almeida 5
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9 August 2008
14:00
Romania  Flag of Romania.svg31 – 19Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Aires Menezes, Aparecido Pinto (BRA)
Ardean-Elisei 6(13–10) Ajiderskaya 10
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9 August 2008
19:00
Norway  Flag of Norway.svg30 – 23Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Elmoamli, Shaban Ali (EGY)
Hammerseng 7(13–12) Li Weiwei 8
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11 August 2008
09:00
Kazakhstan  Flag of Kazakhstan.svg18 – 21Flag of France.svg  France Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Breto, Huelin (ESP)
Ajiderskaya 7(8–10) Lacrabère 6
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11 August 2008
14:00
Angola  Flag of Angola.svg17 – 31Flag of Norway.svg  Norway Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Liu S, Liu F (CHN)
Almeida 5(6–14) Riegelhuth 6
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11 August 2008
19:00
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg20 – 34Flag of Romania.svg  Romania Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Liudownyk, Vakula (UKR)
Wei Qiuxiang 6(11–17) Amariei 9
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13 August 2008
10:45
Romania  Flag of Romania.svg34 – 26Flag of France.svg  France Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Lemme, Ullrich (GER)
Maier 11(17–13) Tervel 6
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13 August 2008
15:45
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg32 – 24Flag of Angola.svg  Angola Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Canbro, Claesson (SWE)
Liu Xiaomei 7(14–12) Almeida 8
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13 August 2008
19:00
Norway  Flag of Norway.svg35 – 19Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Aires Menezes, Aparecido Pinto (BRA)
Lybekk, Nyberg 5(14–10) Vassilyeva 6
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15 August 2008
09:00
Kazakhstan  Flag of Kazakhstan.svg29 – 26Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Lemme, Ullrich (GER)
Pikalova 8(14–10) Li Weiwei 11
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15 August 2008
15:45
Romania  Flag of Romania.svg28 – 23Flag of Angola.svg  Angola Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Aires Menezes, Aparecido Pinto (BRA)
Maier 7(16–7) Almeida 8
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15 August 2008
19:00
France  Flag of France.svg24 – 34Flag of Norway.svg  Norway Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Krstic, Ljubic (SLO)
Baudouin 6(12–15) Nyberg, Riegelhuth 6
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17 August 2008
10:45
Angola  Flag of Angola.svg24 – 24Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Din, Dinu (ROU)
Bengue 6(16–14)three players 5
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17 August 2008
14:00
Norway  Flag of Norway.svg24 – 23Flag of Romania.svg  Romania Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Chernega, Poladenko (RUS)
Johansen, Lybekk 4(12–11) Amariei, Stanca-Gâlcă 5
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17 August 2008
15:45
France  Flag of France.svg18 – 21Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Liudowyk, Vakula (UKR)
Ayglon 5(10–9) Wu Wenjuan 5
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Group B

TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 5410148125+239Qualified for the quarterfinals
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 5311155127+287
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 5212129142135
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 5203123137144
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 5113124137133
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 5104123134112
Source: [ citation needed ]
9 August 2008
10:45
Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg30 – 24Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Licis, Stolarovs (LAT)
Vérten, Görbicz 7(15–14) Islas Helgesson 6
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9 August 2008
15:45
Russia  Flag of Russia.svg29 – 29Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Gjeding, Hansen (DEN)
Marennikova 6(16–13) Kim On-a 7
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9 August 2008
20:45
Germany  Flag of Germany.svg24 – 22Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Breto, Huelin (ESP)
Krause 6(11–12) Santos 6
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11 August 2008
10:45
Brazil  Flag of Brazil.svg28 – 28Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Baum, Goralczyk (POL)
Amorim 10(12–17) Görbicz 8
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11 August 2008
15:45
South Korea  Flag of South Korea.svg30 – 20Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Krstic, Ljubic (SLO)
Hong Jeong-ho 6(12–9) Jurack, Loerper 4
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11 August 2008
20:45
Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg24 – 28Flag of Russia.svg  Russia Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Din, Dinu (ROU)
Wiel Fredén 6(12–14) Turei 6
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13 August 2008
09:00
Russia  Flag of Russia.svg28 – 19Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Licis, Stolarovs (LAT)
Poltoratskaya 6(12–10) Nascimento 5
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13 August 2008
14:00
South Korea  Flag of South Korea.svg31 – 23Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Baum, Goralczyk (POL)
An, Park 7(18–13) Ahlm, Boson 6
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13 August 2008
20:45
Germany  Flag of Germany.svg24 – 25Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Gjeding, Hansen (DEN)
Krause 9(14–12) Görbicz 9
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15 August 2008
10:45
Brazil  Flag of Brazil.svg33 – 32Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Licis, Stolarovs (LAT)
Nascimento 9(17–12) Hong Jeong-ho 10
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15 August 2008
14:00
Germany  Flag of Germany.svg26 – 27Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Bord, Buy (FRA)
Althaus, Wörz 5(13–13) Ahlm 7
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15 August 2008
20:45
Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg24 – 33Flag of Russia.svg  Russia Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Din, Dinu (ROU)
Görbicz 6(15–16) Postnova 8
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17 August 2008
09:00
Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg25 – 22Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Bord, Buy (FRA)
Ahlm 7(14–11) Rosas 5
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17 August 2008
19:00
Russia  Flag of Russia.svg30 – 29Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Gjeding, Hansen (DEN)
Postnova 8(16–14) Wörz 8
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17 August 2008
20:45
Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg22 – 33Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Breto, Huelin (ESP)
Görbicz 7(11–19) Oh Seong-ok 6
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Medal Round

All times are China Standard Time (UTC+8)

Quarterfinals Semifinals Gold medal game
         
A2 Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 30
B3 Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 34
B3 Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 20
B1 Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 22
B1 Flag of Russia.svg  Russia (2OT) 32
A4 Flag of France.svg  France 31
Silver medal icon.svg Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 27
Gold medal icon.svg Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 34
B2 Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea 31
A3 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 23
B2 Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea 28 Bronze medal game
A1 Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 29
A1 Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 31 Bronze medal icon.svg Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea 33
B4 Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 24 4 Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 28

Quarterfinals

19 August 2008
12:00
Norway  Flag of Norway.svg31 – 24Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Baum, Goralczyk (POL)
Larsen, Lybekk 6(16–10) Torstenson 6
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19 August 2008
14:15
Romania  Flag of Romania.svg30 – 34Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Liudowyk, Vakula (UKR)
Maier 11(14–16) Kovacsicz 7
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19 August 2008
18:00
South Korea  Flag of South Korea.svg31 – 23Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Aires, Aparecido (BRA)
Park Chung-hee 8(16–12) Huang Dongjie 5
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19 August 2008
20:15
Russia  Flag of Russia.svg32 – 31 (ET)Flag of France.svg  France Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium
Referees: Liu S, Liu F (CHN)
Bliznova 6(12–16) Signaté 7
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FT: 24–24  ET: 4–4, 4–3

Classification

21 August 2008
12:00
Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg19 – 20Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Beijing National Indoor Stadium
Referees: Karbaschi, Kolahdouzan (IRI)
Torstenson 6(7–8) Wang Shasha 5
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21 August 2008
14:15
Romania  Flag of Romania.svg34 – 36 (ET)Flag of France.svg  France Beijing National Indoor Stadium
Referees: Līcis, Stoļarovs (LAT)
Maier 9(13–12) Baudouin 7
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FT: 27–27  ET: 4–4, 3–5

Semifinals

21 August 2008
18:00
Norway  Flag of Norway.svg29 – 28Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea Beijing National Indoor Stadium
Referees: Breto, Huelin (ESP)
Hammerseng, Johansen 6(14–15) Moon Pil-hee 9
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21 August 2008
20:15
Hungary  Flag of Hungary.svg20 – 22Flag of Russia.svg  Russia Beijing National Indoor Stadium
Referees: Baum, Goralczyk (POL)
Tóth 5(9–14) Bliznova 7
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7th–8th place

23 August 2008
08:00
Sweden  Flag of Sweden.svg30 – 34Flag of Romania.svg  Romania Beijing National Indoor Stadium
Referees: Elmoamli, Shaban Ali (EGY)
Gulldén 9(15–17) Meirosu, Stanca-Gâlcă 6
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5th–6th place

23 August 2008
10:15
China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg23 – 31Flag of France.svg  France Beijing National Indoor Stadium
Referees: Krstic, Ljubic (SLO)
Liu Yun 7(10–15) Herbrecht, Pecqueux-Rolland 7
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Bronze medal match

23 August 2008
13:30
South Korea  Flag of South Korea.svg33 – 28Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary Beijing National Indoor Stadium
Referees: Chernega, Poladenko (RUS)
Moon Pil-hee 10(13–15) Ferling 7
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Gold medal match

23 August 2008
15:45
Norway  Flag of Norway.svg34 – 27Flag of Russia.svg  Russia Beijing National Indoor Stadium
Referees: Bord, Buy (FRA)
Riegelhuth 9(18–13) Bliznova 6
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Rankings and statistics

Classification
Gold medal icon.svgFlag of Norway.svg  Norway
Silver medal icon.svgFlag of Russia.svg  Russia
Bronze medal icon.svgFlag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea
4Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary
5Flag of France.svg  France
6Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
7Flag of Romania.svg  Romania
8Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
9Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
10Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan
11Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
12Flag of Angola.svg  Angola

All Star Team

Chosen by team officials and IHF experts: IHF.info

Top Goalkeepers

RankNameTeam%SavesShots
1 Katrine Lunde Haraldsen Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 42%120283
2 Amandine Leynaud Flag of France.svg  France 40%3896
Valérie Nicolas Flag of France.svg  France 105264
4 Luminiţa Dinu-Huţupan Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 39%97248
5 Lee Min-Hee Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea 38%3695
6 Inna Suslina Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 37%59158
7 Oh Yong-Ran Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea 36%83231
Clara Woltering Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 44121
9 Sabine Englert Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 34%3087
10 Katalin Pálinger Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 33%108323

Top goalscorers

RankNameTeamGoalsShots%
1 Ramona Maier Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 567872%
2 Anita Görbicz Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 4910547%
3 Hong Jeong-ho Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea 446667%
4 Moon Pil-Hee Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea 428351%
5 Johanna Ahlm Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 409542%
6 Park Chung-Hee Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea 376260%
Liudmila Postnova Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 7649%
8 Irina Bliznova Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 367051%
9 Liu Yun Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 354971%
10 Ionela Stanca-Gâlcă Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 334180%
Linnea Torstenson Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 9037%

References

  1. instead of Flag of Qatar.svg  Qatar
    The replays of the Asian Olympic Qualification that were ordered after the manipiulations in the first tournaments of the women and the men were now both won by Korea. In the original tournaments Kuwait (men) and Kazakhstan (women) had won. The Asian Federation (AHF) still does not recognize the order from the IHF and insists on an original decision in the first tournaments. IHF and AHF have agreed to refer this issue to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to assure a speedy resolution to this conflict prior the Olympic Qualification Tournaments as the final ruling will be binding for all parties. the CAS Panel ruled that the resolutions adopted by the IHF Council in Paris were invalid, being in breach with their own rules and without the AHF having been in proper opportunity to be heard. As required by the terms of the arbitration agreement, the CAS Panel considered the issues de novo in order to settle the dispute definitively. On the basis of the evidence submitted, the arbitrators unanimously held that the results of the Men's Olympic Qualification Tournament held in September 2007 should be annulled and that the results of the replayed tournament held on 30 January 2008 were valid. Furthermore the CAS Panel confirmed the results of the Women's Tournament held in August 2007.