1997 World Women's Handball Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |
 Germany
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| Teams | 24 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |
 Denmark (1st title)
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| Runner-up |
 Norway
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| Third place |
Germany
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| Fourth place |
 Russia
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| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches | 80 |
| Goals scored | 4079 (50.99 per match) |
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The 1997 World Women's Handball Championship took place in Germany 30 November – 14 December 1997. It was the first tournament with 24 teams. Denmark won its first title.
The matches were held in the cities of Berlin, Hanover, Saarbrücken, Hamburg, Sindelfingen, Neubrandenburg and Rotenburg an der Fulda. The semi-finals and finals were held in the Berlin in the Max-Schmeling-Halle.
Source: International Handball Federation
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