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Field handball was a demonstration sport at the 1952 Summer Olympics. It would become an official sport 20 years later at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
A single match between the men's teams of Sweden and Denmark was held, which Sweden won by nineteen goals to eleven.
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.
All participants were awarded a commemorative medal.
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