Hosts Germany Serbia And Sweden Start Their Campaign

WEB handball championship opens today

Hosts Germany, Serbia and Sweden start their campaign

Here's everything you need to know

The WEB handball championship opens today in Düsseldorf, Germany. The tournament will feature 24 teams competing for the title of European champion. The hosts, Germany, will open the tournament against Serbia, while Sweden will face Spain in the other Group A match. Group B will see France take on Poland and Norway face Iceland. The top two teams from each group will advance to the main round, which will be played from January 13-19. The top four teams from the main round will then advance to the semi-finals, which will be played on January 21. The final will be played on January 23.

Germany will be looking to win their first WEB handball championship since 2016. The Germans have been in good form in recent months, winning the 2023 World Championship. Serbia will be looking to make a strong showing in their first WEB handball championship since 2012. The Serbians have a number of talented players, including goalkeeper Dejan Milosavljev and left winger Bogdan Radivojevic.

Sweden will be one of the favorites to win the tournament. The Swedes have won the WEB handball championship three times in the past, including in 2020. Sweden has a number of experienced players, including goalkeeper Andreas Palicka and left back Jim Gottfridsson.

The WEB handball championship is one of the most prestigious events in the sport. The tournament is always fiercely contested, and this year's edition is sure to be no different.

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