Handball at the 1952 Summer Olympics
Appearance
Field handball was a demonstration sport at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
A single match between the men's teams of Sweden and Denmark was held, which Sweden won by nineteen goals to eleven.
Match
30 July 1952 19:45 |
Sweden | 19 – 11 | Denmark | Attendance: 13,175 Referees: Siegfried Perrey (FRG) Goal umpires: Martti Pohjola and Lars Sumelius Linesmen: Jaakko Tuominen and Unto Repo |
(8–5) | ||||
The match was played in rainy conditions.
Players
All participants were awarded a commemorative medal.
Sweden |
Denmark
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References
- "1952 Olympic Games Official Report" (PDF). la84.org. LA84 Foundation/International Olympic Committee. p. 697. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
- "Handball & Olympic Games 1936-2000" (PDF). ihf.info. International Handball Federation. p. 10. Retrieved 24 January 2015.