2012 Women's Junior World Handball Championship
The 2012 Women's Junior World Handball Championship was the 18th edition of the tournament and took place in the Czech Republic from 1 to 14 July.
Sweden won the title for the first time after defeating France 29–22 in the final.Seeding
The pots were announced on April 11, 2012.
| Pot 1 | Pot 2 | Pot 3 | Pot 4 | Pot 5 | Pot 6 |
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Preliminary round
The draw was held on April 18, 2012 in Ostrava, Czech Republic.
All times are local.Group A
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----Group B
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----Group C
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----Group D
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----Eighthfinals
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----Quarterfinals
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----Semifinals
----5–8th place playoffs
Semifinals
----Seventh place game
Fifth place game
9th–16th place playoffs
Quarterfinals
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----Semifinals
----Ninth place game
13th–16th place playoffs
Semifinals
----15th place game
13th place game
17–20th place playoffs
Semifinals
----19th place game
17th place game
21–24th place playoffs
Semifinals
----23rd place game
21st place game
Final ranking
Awards
;MVP
;Topscorer
;All-star team
- Goalkeeper:
- Left wing:
- Left back:
- Pivot:
- Centre back:
- Right back:
- Right wing:
Chosen by team officials and IHF experts: Statistics
Topscorers
Source: Top goalkeepers
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