2015 World Women's Handball Championship
The 2015 IHF World Women's Handball Championship, the 22nd event hosted by the International Handball Federation, was held in Denmark. The decision to select Denmark as the host was announced on 27 January 2011.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Denmark |
| Venue(s) | 4 (in 4 host cities) |
| Dates | 5–20 December |
| Teams | 24 (from 5 confederations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Norway (3rd title) |
| Runner-up | Netherlands |
| Third place | Romania |
| Fourth place | Poland |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 88 |
| Goals scored | 4,714 (53.57 per match) |
| Attendance | 304,436 (3,460 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Cristina Neagu (63 goals) |
| Best player | Cristina Neagu |
In the final Norway won 31–23 against the Netherlands to gain their third title. Romania won bronze after they defeated Poland 31–22.
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