2011 Men's Youth World Handball Championship

The 2011 Men's Youth World Handball Championship was the fourth edition of the world event for youth handballers, which was held in Argentina between August 10–20, 2011. In accordance with the IHF regulations, only players born on or after 1 January 1992 were eligible to enter the competition. The minimum age for the participation was 16. Denmark defeated Spain 24–22 in the final to win the title for the second time. == Venues == Two arenas were used, both in Mar del Plata. Polideportivo Islas Malvinas (Capacity: 8,000) Once Unidos (Capacity: 1,500) == Preliminary round == The draw took place at May 21, 2011 in Argentina. All times are Argentina Time (UTC–3) === Group A === === Group B === === Group C === === Group D === == Knockout stage == === Championship bracket === ==== Quarterfinals ==== ==== Semifinals ==== ==== Third place game ==== ==== Final ==== === 5–8th place bracket === ==== Semifinals ==== ==== Seventh place game ==== ==== Fifth place game ==== === 9–12th place bracket === ==== Semifinals ==== ==== Eleventh place game ==== ==== Ninth place game ==== === 13–16th place bracket === ==== Semifinals ==== ==== Fifteenth place game ==== ==== Thirteenth place game ==== === 17–20th place bracket === ==== Semifinals ==== ==== Nineteenth place game ==== ==== Seventeenth place game ==== == Final standings == == Awards == === All-star team === Goalkeeper: Nikola Portner (SUI) Left wing: Hugo Descat (FRA) Left back: Theis Baagøe (DEN) Pivot: Ignacio Plaza Jiménez (ESP) Centre back: Aitor Ariño (ESP) Right back: Martin Larsen (DEN) Right wing: Mario Šoštarič (SVN) === Other awards === MVP: Jim Gottfridsson (SWE) Most promising player: Nicolai Nygaard Pedersen (DEN) == References == == External links == IHF Site Official website