1982 World Men's Handball Championship

The 1982 World Men's Handball Championship was the 10th team handball World Championship. It was held in West Germany between 23 February-7 March 1982. Soviet Union won the championship.

1982 World Men's Handball Championship
Tournament details
Host country West Germany
Dates23 February to 7 March 1982
Teams16
Final positions
Champions Soviet Union
Runner-up Yugoslavia
Third place Poland
Fourth place Denmark
Tournament statistics
Matches played54
Goals scored2,344 (43.41 per match)
Top scorer(s) Vasile Stîngă (ROU) (65 goals)
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