2016 Women's European Championship News overview
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How Norway defied Dutch challenge in 2016

16.04.2020 - GAMES TO REMEMBER: In 2016 Norway secured their record-extending seventh trophy win at the Women’s EHF EURO, after winning a close battle 30:29 in the final against Netherlands

Zaadi: “In 2016 we started to build something special”

16.04.2020 - INTERVIEW: Winning two major medals in a few months’ time in 2016, at the Olympics and the EHF EURO, marked the rise to the very top for France, with centre back Grace Zaadi in a pivotal role

What do you remember from the Women’s EHF EURO 2016?

13.04.2020 - QUIZ: The Norwegian women's team won their seventh European title in 2016, but what else do you still know about the EHF EURO 2016 in Sweden?

Record year for EHF EURO events

06.03.2017 - Latest TV figures from Women’s EHF EURO 2016 in Sweden confirm record-breaking year for the European Handball Federation’s flagship national team events

Women's EHF EURO 2016 qualitative analysis published

25.01.2017 - NEWS REPORT: EHF Methods Commission member Peter Kovacs has taken a deeper look into the trends of the game at the Women's EHF EURO 2016

Clean sport in 2016

16.01.2017 - Doping control results from the Women’s EHF EURO 2016 in Sweden all return negative, completing another clean year across the EHF’s club and national team competitions

Court of Appeal rejects Turkish federation's appeal

03.01.2017 - OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The first instance decision is upheld on the fine for the Turkish Handball Federation.

Synergy between youth and experience

03.12.2016 - TEAM CHECK CROATIA: Croatia travel to the Women's EHF EURO 2016 in Sweden with a squad for the future hoping to make up for their disappointing EHF EURO 2014.

Big changes and the pursuit of the next gold medal

02.12.2016 - TEAM CHECK RUSSIA: Rio 2016 Olympic champions Russia travel to Sweden hoping to claim their second major international title of the year.

Worldwide TV coverage and full sponsor line-up at Women’s EHF EURO 2016

02.12.2016 - As the Women's EHF EURO 2016 prepares to throw off in Sweden, the EHF and its media and marketing partner, Infront Sports & Media, announce broadcast deals and a full line-up of international sponsors

Rejuvenated Romania ready for tough preliminary round

02.12.2016 - TEAM CHECK ROMANIA: A new coach, some fresh faces and a lot of ambition – their recipe for the EHF EURO may not be perfect, but spirits are high in the Romanian camp

A new-look Norwegian squad head to Helsingborg

01.12.2016 - TEAM CHECK NORWAY: For the Women's EHF EURO 2016, there are several surprise selections from Norway’s coach Thorir Hergeirsson who will be missing pregnant Heidi Løke in Sweden

EHF EURO 2016: Clothing and equipment guidelines

01.12.2016 - With the start of the EHF EURO 2016 just a few days away, the EHF has highlighted the changes to the Rules of the Game issued by the IHF as of 1 July 2016 and the application of related guidelines and interpretations on the use of clothing and protective equipment by players

Modest Czech Republic set realistic goals for Sweden

30.11.2016 - TEAM CHECK CZECH REPUBLIC: Head coach Jan Basny’s team target to win at least one match in a competitive Group C at the Women's EHF EURO 2016

Denmark come to Sweden with modest expectations

30.11.2016 - TEAM CHECK DENMARK: The Danish team cross the narrow Oresund with a goal to be among the 12 best teams at the EHF EURO 2016 as their objective

Montenegro head to Sweden with the future in mind

29.11.2016 - TEAM CHECK MONTENEGRO: After a disappointing Rio 2016, head coach Dragan Adzic has the task of not only rebuilding the team but also of restoring confidence in squad in the run up to the Women's EHF EURO

Hungary lack firepower, not determination

29.11.2016 - TEAM CHECK HUNGARY: New coach Kim Rasmussen is in for a rough ride at the Women's EHF EURO 2016, his first tournament at the helm, but with a list of injuries the pressure for Hungary is a little lighter than usual

A new coach, a rejuvenated squad and a captain in question

27.11.2016 - TEAM CHECK POLAND: The Women's EHF EURO Preliminary Round is far from being a walk in the park for Poland, but new coach Leszek Krowicki says Group B’s strength is not only due to France, Netherlands and Germany, but also because of Poland

EHF EURO 2016 part of a bigger plan for Germany

26.11.2016 - TEAM CHECK GERMANY: Three key left backs out, a tough group ahead and a rejuvenated team working towards the World Championship 2017 on home ground. Things could be easier for Germany ahead of Sweden 2016

Netherlands set eye on a medal at EHF EURO 2016

25.11.2016 - TEAM CHECK NETHERLANDS: Coming off the most successful 12 months in the history of Dutch handball and now led by new coach Helle Thomsen, the Netherlands aim for another high-flying performance in Sweden. Part #6 of the EHF EURO team check

France aim for second medal in three months

24.11.2016 - TEAM CHECK FRANCE: Three months after conquering silver at the Olympics in Rio, France aim for another medal at the EHF EURO

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23.11.2016
Slovenia back after a six-year absence
22.11.2016
The Guerreras amid a transitional phase heading to Sweden
21.11.2016
Djuric: “We can defeat anyone when everyone does their best”
18.11.2016
EHF EURO 2016 first true test for Sweden and coach Signell
15.11.2016
Carmen Martin guarantees goals
13.11.2016
Penezic: “No one is unbeatable“
10.11.2016
Hagman at her best crucial to a good EHF EURO for Sweden
27.10.2016
EHF EURO 2016 accreditation deadline extended
25.10.2016
Official squad lists released for Women's EHF EURO participants
24.10.2016
Ungureanu heads Romania’s "Ministry of Defence"
21.10.2016
EHF EURO ambassadors go Women's EHF Champions League
20.10.2016
Daria Dmitrieva: Russia’s rising handball star
18.10.2016
Stine Bredal Oftedal: consistent, reliable, “engaged to handball”
13.10.2016
New team captain Stine Jørgensen will lead Denmark at EHF EURO 2016
12.10.2016
Zita Szucsánszki, Hungary’s all-round player
10.10.2016
Court of Appeal upholds fine for Croatian Handball Federation
06.10.2016
Majda Mehmedovic and the proof that persistence pays off
05.10.2016
Martin lands Romania job, Thomsen takes over the Netherlands
05.10.2016
EHF confirms referees for EHF EURO
04.10.2016
Allison Pineau, the French handball genius
29.09.2016
Nora Mørk: "My appetite for titles will never stop"
28.09.2016
Adzic continues to lead Montenegro
28.09.2016
Women's EHF EURO one 'last hoorah' for Henk Groener
27.09.2016
Always in control, Nycke Groot leads Netherlands to success
26.09.2016
Turkish Handball Federation fined
23.09.2016
Media accreditation for Women's EHF EURO 2016 starts
22.09.2016
Katarina the Great rules the EHF EURO 2012 Final
15.09.2016
How things went Sweden’s way at the EHF EURO 2010
12.09.2016
#GraciasEli: Emotional farewell for a Spanish handball legend
08.09.2016
In 2008, years of hard work paid off for Kristine Lunde-Borgersen
07.09.2016
Trefilov: "I do it to atone my sins"
06.09.2016
Handball fans run for EHF EURO tickets
05.09.2016
Referees and delegates get ready for Women's EHF EURO 2016
01.09.2016
Ms 100 per cent: Kari Mette Johansen rocks the EHF EURO 2006 Final
26.08.2016
Happy handball birthday, Cristina Neagu
18.08.2016
Montenegro on the brink of change after Olympic disappointment
08.07.2016
EHF Players of June go to flying winger Manaskov and a goal machine Kudlacz-Gloc
04.07.2016
"Handball has enriched me, this is how I give back"
29.06.2016
A birthday on a handball high
20.06.2016
Ticket sales start for Women's EHF EURO
17.06.2016
EHF nominates referees for Women's EHF EURO
16.06.2016
Playing times set for Women's EHF EURO
10.06.2016
EHF signs Brighton Plus Helsinki 2014 Declaration on women and sport
10.06.2016
Women's EHF EURO 2016: 16 teams, one dream
09.06.2016
TV Guide: How not to miss the Final Tournament Draw
08.06.2016
Four players have the EHF EURO's fate in their hands
08.06.2016
Women's EHF EURO 2016 Draw takes place on 10 June
05.06.2016
Slovenia claim last ticket to Sweden
05.06.2016
Croatia, Hungary, Denmark and Germany finish qualification with wins
05.06.2016
Unbeaten Russia storm through EURO Qualification
04.06.2016
Norway and France triumph; Slovenia in touching distance of Sweden
04.06.2016
Huge wins for Spain and Serbia; Surprise win for Belarus
04.06.2016
Netherlands winner of Group 3
04.06.2016
One place remains in the race for Sweden
03.06.2016
Live on ehfTV: Slovenia's fight to get to the EHF EURO 2016
03.06.2016
Can any team destroy Slovenia’s dream?
02.06.2016
Shaky Russia make Denmark, Croatia and Montenegro happy
02.06.2016
Youngster Jaukovic proves match winner for Montenegro
02.06.2016
France continue unbeaten run
01.06.2016
Spain, Germany and Czech Republic book places in Sweden
01.06.2016
Six teams qualify for the EHF EURO 2016
01.06.2016
One more win is all it takes for Montenegro
01.06.2016
Montenegro believe in experience to lead them to Sweden
31.05.2016
Six teams ready to secure their place in Sweden
31.05.2016
Croatia, Hungary and Poland set to qualify for EHF EURO 2016
31.05.2016
Unbeaten Serbia with a job to finish
31.05.2016
A tale of two teams
31.05.2016
Slovenia’s EHF EURO dream lives on
31.05.2016
Marta Mangué close to score 1,000th career goal in EHF EURO qualifiers
30.05.2016
Without several stars, Netherlands eye top spot in Group 3
30.05.2016
Ukraine hope to catch the last train to Sweden 2016
29.05.2016
Czech Republic want to forget their nightmares
29.05.2016
Belarus between physicality and psychology
29.05.2016
Slovakia hunt for points against Hungary
29.05.2016
For Poland it is “Time to say goodbye” to Kim Rasmussen
29.05.2016
Croatia want to confirm their spot for Sweden 2016
26.05.2016
Qualify before goodbye
26.05.2016
Norway forced to play decisive EHF EURO qualifiers without Løke
25.05.2016
Woltering: "Both opponents are tough nuts to crack"
23.05.2016
Denmark enter decisive qualifiers without first-choice goalies
20.05.2016
Sweden appoints new head coach ahead of Women’s EHF EURO 2016
18.05.2016
Kim Rasmussen takes over Hungarian women’s national team
04.04.2016
Michael Biegler takes over German women's national team
29.03.2016
Germany part ways with women's head coach Vestergaard
13.03.2016
EHF EURO champions Norway show their true class
13.03.2016
First win for Turkey in EHF EURO 2016 Qualification
12.03.2016
France book their EHF EURO ticket in style
12.03.2016
Russia are the first to qualify for the EHF EURO 2016
12.03.2016
Spain strike back against the Netherlands
12.03.2016
Romania, Serbia and Hungary ready to book tickets to Sweden
11.03.2016
First tickets to the EHF EURO 2016 beckon for the best
10.03.2016
Croatia's Penezic strikes 11 to decide top clash
10.03.2016
Ukraine and Slovenia take big wins
10.03.2016
Four former Yugoslav nations face in two direct duels
09.03.2016
Hungary claim the lead in Group 5
09.03.2016
Romania defeat the world champions
09.03.2016
First wins for Austria, Belarus and Slovakia
09.03.2016
Italy bring future to the present against Ukraine
09.03.2016
Simovski: "Everyone has to assume responsibility"
08.03.2016
Top-of-the-table clashes as Round 3 begins
08.03.2016
Holmris: "We have to play full speed and risk a lot"
08.03.2016
No friendship between Poland and Hungary – but just for two games
07.03.2016
Four Women's EHF EURO qualifiers streamed live on ehfTV
07.03.2016
March the month of challenges for Russia
07.03.2016
Duenas wants Spain to forget about the Olympics and focus on Netherlands
06.03.2016
All cards on the table ahead of Slovenia vs FYR Macedonia clash
06.03.2016
Serbia look to clinch pole position on Djuric debut
05.03.2016
Payback for the painful defeat
05.03.2016
Ukraine face Italy without Pidpalova and Parkhomenko
04.03.2016
Iceland rely on experience when it is do or die
04.03.2016
Slovakia face must-win situation against Finland
04.03.2016
Scheffknecht to lead Austria to double win against Bulgaria
03.03.2016
Croatia count on home crowd support against Montenegro
03.03.2016
Czech Republic struggle with absences but aim for points against Serbia
02.03.2016
Montenegrin handball federation fined
02.03.2016
Rivalling club coaches lead Hungary in EHF EURO Qualification
02.03.2016
Belarus hope to beat Lithuania twice
02.03.2016
Denmark hit by injuries ahead of Russia qualifiers
01.03.2016
Lunde returns for EHF EURO qualifiers
29.02.2016
Germany’s women want to emulate some of the men’s success
29.02.2016
France dream of double qualification success in March
26.02.2016
Djuric takes Serbia hot seat
26.02.2016
Montenegro to face Croatia, but already with thoughts in Aarhus
20.02.2016
Dutch women eager to retain top form
19.02.2016
EHF EURO 2016: Final tournament draw procedure released
04.12.2015
Prince Daniel of Sweden becomes patron of Women's EHF EURO 2016
18.11.2015
First tickets for Women’s EHF EURO 2016 to be released on 25 November
17.11.2015
Bulgarian federation fined for playing on wrong court
22.10.2015
Sweden 2016 names EHF EURO ambassadors
11.10.2015
Two points to Serbia, Netherlands and Germany
11.10.2015
Big wins for Russia and Spain
11.10.2015
Victories for the visitors
10.10.2015
Away sides take home the points in Round 2
10.10.2015
Qualification heats up in Groups 4-7
10.10.2015
Groups 1-3 ready for Round 2 on Sunday
09.10.2015
Poland and Croatia look to make it two wins from two
09.10.2015
Favourites cruise past first hurdles
08.10.2015
Eight EHF EURO 2014 participants start their mission
08.10.2015
Favourites dominate opening qualifying round
07.10.2015
Work begins in earnest for Serbia
06.10.2015
Throw-off on the way to Sweden
06.10.2015
Hergeirsson: We still have a team who can win titles
05.10.2015
Dutch women will take nothing for granted
05.10.2015
Live stream of EHF EURO Qualification Phase 2 on ehfTV
03.10.2015
Group four set for Balkan showdown
01.10.2015
New faces, new assistant coach and a long-term goal
28.08.2015
Young handballers to boost ticket sales
30.07.2015
Helle Thomsen steps down as Swedish national coach
14.06.2015
Finland, Bulgaria join next phase of Women's EHF EURO 2016 Qualification
13.06.2015
Israel set up decisive game against Finland
12.06.2015
Victorious start for Bulgaria, Finland in Women's EHF EURO 2016 Qualification
11.06.2015
Six teams embark on Women’s EHF EURO 2016 journey
15.04.2015
Vestergaard: "I'm not a dictator"
09.04.2015
The road to the Women’s EHF EURO 2016 has begun
08.04.2015
Show your 'pure heart' for women's handball and the EHF EURO 2016
07.04.2015
Kristianstad hosts Women's EHF EURO 2016 Qualification draw on 9 April
02.04.2015
Never say never when it comes to a new challenge
24.03.2015
The road to Sweden 2016 starts in June