2016 World University Handball Championship


The 2016 World University Handball Championship was the 23rd edition of this Handball Event organized by the FISU and it was held in the city of Antequera, Spain, from 27 June to 3 July.

Participating teams

;Men
;Women

Medal summary

Men's tournament

Group A

Teams qualified to the semi-finals

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Group B

Teams qualified to the semi-finals

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Knockout stage

5th–8th place play-offs

5–8th place semi-finals

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Semi-finals

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7th place game

5th place game

Bronze medal game

Gold medal game

Final standing

Women's tournament

Group Y

Teams qualified to the semi-finals

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Group Z

Teams qualified to the semi-finals

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Knockout stage

5th–8th place play-offs

5–8th place semi-finals

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Semi-finals

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7th place game

5th place game

Bronze medal game

Gold medal game

Final standing