Women's Handball Tournament at the Summer Olympic Games Paris 2024

[Benolympique 2,398]

[Benolympique 2,398]

[Josh 10,523]

First handball match of the Olympics!  (and my first since the Olympic Qualifying Tournaments)

[Grassmarket 3,417]

Looks like a nice venue too - big crowd for 09:00 in the morning.  Hopefully they will recreate the atmosphere at the Copper Box in London.

[Grassmarket 3,417]

 Off to the early lead,  need a taller goalie!

[Gianlu33 4,579]

Amazing see a lot of people at 9am for an handball match without the host team. I have London 2012's vibes for this games 

[Grassmarket 3,417]

Just now, Gianlu33 said:

Amazing see a lot of people at 9am for an handball match without the host team. I have London 2012's vibes for this games 

What they need is a DJ & dancers to come on during breaks in play, that got the kids going.  But in London handball was pretty much the cheapest ticket, so lots of families. Probably more expensive here.

[Jinzha 702]

 just scored the 8-8 as I tuned in, back to a draw!

[Josh 10,523]

Does anyone know why  Toft isn’t playing? 
 

Maybe resting her for the harder opponents? or injury related?

[Jaymz 12]

21 minutes ago, Gianlu33 said:

Amazing see a lot of people at 9am for an handball match without the host team. I have London 2012's vibes for this games 

In France Handball is the 6th most popular sport (after football, tennis, equestrian, basketball and judo) with more than 450 000 registered members. I’m sure it’s not the same in UK.