“I am tremendously proud”, German head coach Heiner Brand said and added “proud of these fans and proud of this team.”

Already prior to the final, the high-ranked representatives as of the World Association (IHF) as of the German federation (DHB) had reported the positive course and outcome of the XX title contests. “We are very satisfied with the organisation and the course of the tournament”, IHF President Dr Hassan Moustafa explained.

In the match for third place, Denmark had overcome France in the early afternoon 34:27 (21:15) to be third team to climb the rostrum. European champions France came off fourth.

The following players were elected to the All-Star Team
 Henning Fritz, goalkeeper
 Eduard Koksharov, left wing
 Michael Knudsen, pivot
 Mariusz Jurasik, right wing
 Nikola Karabatic, left back
 Michael Kraus, centre back
 Marcin Lijewski, right back

 Final Standings
 Medal Rank Team
 1 : Germany : Gold
 2 : Poland : Silver
 3 : Denmark : Bronze
 4 : France
 5 : Croatia
 6 : Russia
 7 : Spain
 8 : Iceland
 9 : Hungary
 10 : Slovenia
 11 : Tunisia
 12 : Czech Republic
 13 : Norway
 14 : Ukraine
 15 : Korea
 16 : Argentina
 17 : Egypt
 18 : Kuwait

Complete playing schedule (PDF)

Source : International Handball Federation (IHF)

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