The 1938 World Men's Handball Championship was the first ever handball World Championship. It was played in Germany on 5 and 6 February 1938. Contested by just 4 national teams, the tournament was won by hosts Germany. Venues All games were played in the Deutschlandhalle in Berlin. The court had the dimensions 50 × 25 meter (today 40 × 20 meter). Squads Referees One referee from Denmark and two from Germany were refereeing the games. Results Top scorers Medallist Squads City tournament Besides the World Men's Handball Championship there was also a city tournament played. Berlin won the city tournament. References International Handball Federation Games of Sweden Games of Germany (Helmut Laaß and Stephan Müller) World Handball Championship tournaments H 1938 in German sport International handball competitions hosted by Germany February 1938 sports events