A new competition to offer more opportunities to young female handball players. The IHF has announced the holding of the first ever Women's Under-16 World Championship From October 15 to 24. The host country is not yet known, but the IHF is already talking about a " A pivotal moment in the development of women's handball ", with a strengthened competition pyramid.
The federation recently organized the first Men's U17 World Championship In Morocco, specific rules will also apply to women, including a ban on changes to defensive formations. the prohibition against replacing the goalkeeper with an outfield player and the use of a resin-free ball. Twelve teams from the six continental confederations will participate in this first edition.
