2016 European Women's Handball Championship
The 2016 European Women's Handball Championship was held in Sweden from 4 to 18 December 2016. It was the second time that Sweden hosts the tournament, after it also hosted the 2006 European Women's Handball Championship.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Sweden |
| Venue(s) | 5 (in 5 host cities) |
| Dates | 4–18 December |
| Teams | 16 (from 1 confederation) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Norway (7th title) |
| Runner-up | Netherlands |
| Third place | France |
| Fourth place | Denmark |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 47 |
| Goals scored | 2,309 (49.13 per match) |
| Attendance | 148,800 (3,166 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Nora Mørk (53 goals) |
| Best player | Nycke Groot |
Sweden was awarded the championship on the EHF Congress in Monaco on 23 June 2012.
Norway won their seventh title after a 30–29 victory over the Netherlands. France captured the bronze medal, after a 25–22 victory over Denmark.
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