The 1982 World Men's Handball Championship was the 10th team handball World Championship. It was held in West Germany between 23 February-7 March 1982. Soviet Union won the championship. Teams Preliminary round Group A Group B Group C Group D Second round Group 1 Group 2 13th to 16th place 11th / 12th place (1) - In Minden 9th / 10th place (1) - In Minden 7th / 8th place (1) - In Dortmund 5th / 6th place (1) - In Dortmund 3rd / 4th place (1) - In Dortmund Final (1) - In Dortmund Final standings Source: International Handball Federation World Handball Championship tournaments World Mens Handball Championship, 1982 H World Men's Handball Championship World Men's Handball Championship World Men's Handball Championship