Official announcement from the International Handball Federation (IHF)

Denmark Wins Men's Handball Gold at Paris Olympics, Defeats Germany 39-26

Aug 11, 2024, 01:00 PM

Denmark emerged victorious in the men's handball final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, defeating Germany with a decisive score of 39-26 on Sunday. The match was notable for being the final game of Mikkel Hansen's illustrious international career, ending on a high note with a record-breaking performance. Denmark's win was characterized by an unprecedented 39 goals, surpassing the previous record of 32 goals in a gold medal match, and a winning margin of 13 goals, exceeding the previous largest win by 7 goals.