2011 Men's Youth World Handball Championship
The 2011 Men's Youth World Handball Championship was the fourth edition of the world event for youth handballers, which was held in Argentina between August 10–20, 2011. In accordance with the IHF regulations, only players born on or after 1 January 1992 were eligible to enter the competition. The minimum age for the participation was 16.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Argentina |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 1 host city) |
| Dates | August 10–20 |
| Teams | 20 (from 5 confederations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Denmark (2nd title) |
| Runner-up | Spain |
| Third place | Sweden |
| Fourth place | France |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 64 |
| Goals scored | 3,577 (55.89 per match) |
| Attendance | 47,675 (745 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Jim Gottfridsson (58 goals) |
| Best player | Jim Gottfridsson |
Denmark defeated Spain 24–22 in the final to win the title for the second time.
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