Brazil is out of the running for medals in women’s handball at the Olympic Games in Paris (France). This is because, in a match held this Tuesday (6), the team was defeated 32 to 15 by Norway in a match valid for the quarterfinals.
Brazilian handball among the 8 best in the world.
We reached the quarterfinals of the Olympic Games and faced one of the strongest teams in the world.
Brazil lost to Norway 32-15, but leave with your heads held high, girls! You played great!#Olympic Games #TimeBrazil… pic.twitter.com/PSzJUYo6wn
— Time Brazil (@timebrasil) August 6, 2024
After this setback, Brazil ended its participation in the Paris Games with only two victories, against Spain and Angola, both in the initial phase of the competition. The defeat to Norway was the fourth in the current edition of the mega sporting event, after defeats against Hungary, the Netherlands and France.
Defeat to Norway
Norway, which has already won Olympic medals in women’s handball on seven occasions, proved to be a tough opponent from the first minute of the match. Betting on plays on the flanks, and counting on several mistakes in the Brazilian defense, the Europeans reached the break with a significant advantage on the scoreboard: 16 to 8.
In the final stage, Brazil found many difficulties in attack, while Norway continued to take advantage of the opportunities created to extend and close the match at 32 to 15.
