The London 2012 Handball competition schedule for this summers olympic games, has been confirmed, revealing when teams will compete in the preliminary rounds of the tournaments at the Olympic Park.
The women’s competition gets underway with a top match between the reigning Olympic champions Norway and France, in a repeat of the 2011 World Championships final.
The Great Britain women's team will also play on 28 July – the first day of the competition – taking on fellow Olympic newcomers Montenegro.
In the men’s competition, current Olympic champions France start their tournament with a match against Great Britain on 29 July.
Serbia then take on Croatia on 31 July in a repeat of the Euro 2012 Championship match.
The announcement comes after the draw was held last month to confirm the groups for the preliminary stage of the event, which takes place at the Copper Box, before the action moves to the Basketball Arena.
International Handball Federation President Dr Hassan Moustafa said: 'The promotion of handball has been tremendous in Great Britain since London was awarded as host of the 2012 Olympic Games in June 2005.
'We are proud to welcome the world of handball to London – and we are sure that we will see thrilling, brilliant matches with the best players of the world.'
Following the 10 days of preliminary competition, the knockout matches will start on 7th August. The women's medals will be awarded on 11th August, followed by the men's the next day on 12th of August.
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