Spain | |||
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Information | |||
Nickname | Las Guerreras | ||
Association | Royal Spanish Handball Federation | ||
Coach | Jorge Dueñas | ||
Captain | Marta Mangué | ||
Most caps | Marta Mangué (294) | ||
Most goals | Marta Mangué (1020) | ||
Colours | |||
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Results | |||
Summer Olympics | |||
Appearances | 4 (First in 1992) | ||
Best result | 3rd (2012) | ||
World Championship | |||
Appearances | 8 (First in 1993) | ||
Best result | 3rd (2011) | ||
European Championship | |||
Appearances | 9 (First in 1998) | ||
Best result | 2nd (2008, 2014) | ||
Last updated on Unknown. |
Medal record | ||
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Olympic Games | ||
2012 London | Team | |
World Championship | ||
2011 Brasil | ||
European Championship | ||
2008 Macedonia | ||
2014 Croatia/Hungary | ||
Mediterranean Games | ||
2005 Almería | Team | |
1979 Split | ||
2001 Tunis | Team |
The Spain women's national handball team is the national team of Spain. It is governed by the Royal Spanish Handball Federation and takes part in international handball competitions.
Spain was the big surprise of the 2008 European Championship, making it to the final after beating Romania and Germany and getting a draw against Norway, all of which were expected to beat Spain. In the final, Spain once again met Norway. They couldn't repeat their efforts from the group stage, however, and lost 34–21.
Squad for the 2016 European Women's Handball Championship.
Head coach: Jorge Dueñas
The following is the Spanish roster in the women's handball tournament of the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Head coach: Jorge Dueñas
Players who have seen their individual performance recognized at international tournaments, either as Most Valuable Player or as a member of the All-Star Team.
Total number of matches played for the senior national team.
Last updated: 9 October 2016
Total number of goals scored in official matches only.
Last updated: 9 October 2016