| Handball at the 2022 Mediterranean Games | |
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| Venue | Miloud Hadefi Complex Omnisport Arena 24 February Indoor Hall El Hachemí Hantaz Hall |
| Dates | 26 June – 6 July |
| Nations | 12 |
| Teams | 10 (men) 8 (women) |
| Champions | |
| Men |  Spain |
| Women | Spain |
The handball tournaments at the 2022 Mediterranean Games in Oran took place between 26 June and 6 July 2022. [1] [2] [3]
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