The 2022 IHF Women's Junior World Championship was the 23rd edition of the IHF Women's Junior World Championship, held in Slovenia from 22 June to 3 July 2022 under the aegis of International Handball Federation (IHF). For the first time, the championship was organised by the Handball Federation of Slovenia. The number of teams increased from 24 to 32. Norway won their second title after defeating Hungary in the final, while the Netherlands captured bronze after a win over Sweden. Bidding process Two nations entered bid for hosting the tournament: North Macedonia later withdrew their bid. The tournament was awarded to Slovenia by the IHF Council in its meeting held in Cairo, Egypt on 28 February 2020. Qualification Russia was exluded due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Paraguay withdrew before the tournament and was replaced with Lithuania. Venues Matches were played in Celje and Laško. Golovec Hall Tri Lilije Hall Zlatorog Arena Draw The draw was held on 13 April 2022 in Celje, Slovenia. Seeding Preliminary round All times are local (UTC+2). Group A Group B Group C Group D Group E Group F Group G Group H Presidents Cup Points obtained in the matches between the same teams from the preliminary round were carried over. Group I Group II Group III Group IV Placement matches Bracket 17th place bracket 21st place bracket 25th place bracket 29th place bracket 29th–32nd place semifinals 25–28th place semifinals 21st–24th place semifinals 17–20th place semifinals 31st place game 29th place game 27th place game 25th place game 23rd place game 21st place game 19th place game 17th place game Main round Points obtained in the matches between the same teams from the preliminary round were carried over. Group I Group II Group III Group IV Knockout stage Bracket Championship bracket 5–8th place bracket 9–12th place bracket 13–16th place bracket Quarterfinals 13–16th place semifinals 9–12th place semifinals 5–8th place semifinals Semifinals 15th place game 13th place game Eleventh place game Ninth place game Seventh place game Fifth place game Third place game Final Final ranking Statistics and awards Top goalscorers Source: IHF Top goalkeepers Source: IHF All-Star Team The all-star team was announced on 3 July 2022. Notes References External links Official website IHF website 2022 Women's Junior World Handball Championship Women's Junior World Handball Championship 2022 Women's handball in Slovenia Junior World Handball Championship Women's Junior World Handball Championship Women's Junior World