2000 European Men's Handball Championship
The 2000 European Men's Handball Championship was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held in Croatia from 21 to 30 January 2000, in the cities of Zagreb and Rijeka. Sweden won the tournament after defeating Russia in the final, while Spain finished third.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Croatia |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 2 host cities) |
| Dates | 21–30 January |
| Teams | 12 (from 1 confederation) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Sweden (3rd title) |
| Runner-up | Russia |
| Third place | Spain |
| Fourth place | France |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 38 |
| Goals scored | 1,867 (49.13 per match) |
| Attendance | 113,750 (2,993 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Oleg Velyky (46 goals) |
| Best player | Jackson Richardson |
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