IHF World Men's Field Handball Championship was the world championship of field handball and was organized by the International Handball Federation (IHF) in the period 1948–1966. The first edition was organized by the International Amateur Handball Federation (IAHF) the predecessor of the IHF. In total, seven editions were held. West Germany and East Germany did not participate in the 1948 championship due to the end of World War II.
Tournament YearHost countryGold medal gameBronze medal gameGoldScoreSilverBronzeScoreFourth place1938 DetailsGermany23–010–21948 DetailsFrance11–421–41952 DetailsSwitzerland19–812–101955 DetailsWest Germany25–1313–101959 DetailsAustria114–1118–91963 DetailsSwitzerland14–710–61966 DetailsAustriaRound-robin(15–15)Round-robin(19–15)
1: Germany sent a united team composed of players from the GDR and the FRG.
Medal table
National team appearances in the IHF World Championship
Comprehensive team results by tournament Source: IHF official site.
See also IHF World Women's Field Handball Championship IHF World Men's Handball Championship
References
External links Official website