France_women's_national_handball_team
The France women's national handball team is the national team of France. It is governed by the French Handball Federation and takes part in international handball competitions.
Quick Facts Information, Nickname ...
 France | |||
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| Information | |||
| Nickname | Les Bleues (The Blues) | ||
| Association | French Handball Federation | ||
| Coach | Olivier Krumbholz | ||
| Assistant coach | Sébastien Gardillou | ||
| Captain | Estelle Nze Minko | ||
| Most caps | Isabelle Wendling (338) | ||
| Most goals | Véronique Pecqueux-Rolland (898) | ||
| Colours | |||
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| Results | |||
| Summer Olympics | |||
| Appearances | 5 (First in 2000) | ||
| Best result |  1st (2020) | ||
| World Championship | |||
| Appearances | 16 (First in 1986) | ||
| Best result | 1st (2003, 2017, 2023) | ||
| European Championship | |||
| Appearances | 12 (First in 2000) | ||
| Best result | 1st (2018) | ||
| Last updated on Unknown. | |||
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Quick Facts Medal record, Olympic Games ...
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 2020 Tokyo | Team |
 | 2016 Rio de Janeiro | Team |
| World Championship | ||
| 2003 Croatia | |
| 2017 Germany | |
| 2023 Denmark/Norway/Sweden | |
| 1999 Denmark/Norway | |
| 2009 China | |
| 2011 Brazil | |
| 2021 Spain | |
| European Championship | ||
| 2018 France | |
| 2020 Denmark | |
 | 2002 Denmark | |
| 2006 Sweden | |
| 2016 Sweden | |
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Olympic Games
More information Games, Position ...
| Games | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1976 Montreal | did not qualify | |||||||
 1980 Moscow | ||||||||
 1984 Los Angeles | ||||||||
 1988 Seoul | ||||||||
 1992 Barcelona | ||||||||
| 1996 Atlanta | ||||||||
 2000 Sydney | 6th | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 180 | 177 | +3 |
 2004 Athens | 4th | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 179 | 182 | −3 |
 2008 Beijing | 5th | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 219 | 217 | +2 |
 2012 London | 5th | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 147 | 126 | +21 |
 2016 Rio de Janeiro |  | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 188 | 164 | +24 |
 2020 Tokyo |  | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 230 | 209 | +21 |
| 2024 Paris | Qualified | |||||||
| 2028 Los Angeles | TBD | |||||||
| Total | 6/12 | 44 | 25 | 2 | 17 | 1143 | 1076 | +68 |
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World Championship
More information Year, Position ...
| Year | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GS | GA | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1957 | did not qualify | |||||||
 1962 | ||||||||
 1965 | ||||||||
 1971 | ||||||||
| 1973 | ||||||||
| 1975 | ||||||||
 1978 | ||||||||
 1982 | ||||||||
| 1986 | 15th | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 89 | 121 | −32 |
| 1990 | 14th | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 114 | 137 | −23 |
 1993 | did not qualify | |||||||
 1995 | ||||||||
| 1997 | 10th | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 160 | 125 | +35 |
 1999 | 2nd  | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 213 | 178 | +35 |
 2001 | 5th | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 246 | 207 | +39 |
 2003 | 1st  | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 282 | 224 | +58 |
 2005 | 12th | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 212 | 199 | +13 |
| 2007 | 5th | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 287 | 251 | +36 |
| 2009 | 2nd | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 258 | 219 | +39 |
| 2011 | 2nd | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 268 | 204 | +64 |
 2013 | 6th | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 173 | 121 | +52 |
| 2015 | 7th | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 227 | 194 | +33 |
| 2017 | 1st | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 236 | 189 | +47 |
| 2019 | 13th | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 191 | 138 | +53 |
| 2021 | 2nd | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 240 | 197 | +43 |
 2023 | 1st | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 290 | 228 | +62 |
| 2025 | Qualified | |||||||
| 2027 | TBD | |||||||
| 2029 | ||||||||
 2031 | ||||||||
| Total | 16/28 | 133 | 92 | 3 | 38 | 3486 | 2932 | +554 |
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European Championship
More information Year, Position ...
| Year | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GS | GA | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | did not qualify | |||||||
| 1996 | ||||||||
| 1998 | ||||||||
 2000 | 5th | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 150 | 125 | +25 |
| 2002 | 3rd  | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 189 | 191 | −2 |
| 2004 | 11th | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 153 | 177 | −24 |
| 2006 | 3rd | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 203 | 196 | +7 |
 2008 | 14th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 74 | 83 | −9 |
| 2010 | 5th | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 168 | 153 | +15 |
| 2012 | 9th | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 140 | 131 | +9 |
| 2014 | 5th | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 168 | 150 | +18 |
| 2016 | 3rd | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 183 | 164 | +19 |
| 2018 | 1st  | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 217 | 181 | +36 |
| 2020 | 2nd  | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 209 | 179 | +30 |
  2022 | 4th | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 222 | 177 | +45 |
 2024 | Qualified | |||||||
  2026 | TBD | |||||||
| 2028 | ||||||||
| Total | 13/18 | 83 | 52 | 3 | 28 | 2076 | 1907 | +169 |
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Other tournaments
- 1987 Mediterranean Games – 2nd
- 1989 Carpathian Trophy – 3rd
- 1991 Mediterranean Games – 2nd
- 1993 Mediterranean Games – 2nd
- 1997 Mediterranean Games – Winner
- 2001 Mediterranean Games – Winner
- 2005 Mediterranean Games – 4th
- 2009 Mediterranean Games – Winner
- 2002 Møbelringen Cup – 3rd
- 2004 Møbelringen Cup – 2nd
- 2006 Møbelringen Cup – 3rd
- 2012 Møbelringen Cup – Winner
- 2014 Møbelringen Cup – 3rd
- 2016 Møbelringen Cup – 4th
- 2018 Møbelringen Cup – 2nd
- GF World Cup '07 – 2nd
- GF World Cup '08 – 3rd
- GF World Cup '10 – 3rd
- GF World Cup '11 – 3rd
- 2014–15 Golden League – 2nd
Current squad
Roster for the 2023 World Women's Handball Championship.[1][2]
Head coach: Olivier Krumbholz
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Coaching staff
More information Role, Name ...
| Role | Name | Start year |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Olivier Krumbholz |
2016 |
| Assistant coach | Sébastien Gardillou |
2016 |
| Goalkeeping coach | Amandine Leynaud |
2022 |
| Technical director | Philippe Bana |
1999 |
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Notable players
Several French players have seen their individual performance recognized at international tournaments.
- MVP
- Valérie Nicolas (goalkeeper), 2003 World Championship
- Estelle Nze Minko (left back), 2020 European Championship
- All-Star Team
- Nodjialem Myaro (centre back), 1999 World Championship
- Stéphanie Cano (right wing), 2002 European Championship
- Valérie Nicolas (goalkeeper), 2003 World Championship, 2007 World Championship
- Isabelle Wendling (line player), 2003 World Championship
- Véronique Pecqueux-Rolland (centre back), 2004 Summer Olympics
- Mariama Signaté (left back), 2009 World Championship
- Allison Pineau (centre back), 2009 World Championship, 2011 World Championship, 2016 Summer Olympics
- Alexandra Lacrabere (right back), 2016 Summer Olympics
- Béatrice Edwige (defender), 2016 European Championship
- Grâce Zaadi (centre back), 2017 World Championship, 2020 Summer Olympics, 2021 World Championship
- Siraba Dembélé (left wing), 2017 World Championship
- Amandine Leynaud (goalkeeper), 2018 European Championship
- Laura Flippes (right wing), 2020 Summer Olympics
- Pauletta Foppa (line player), 2020 Summer Olympics, 2021 World Championship, 2022 European Championship
- Coralie Lassource (left wing), 2021 World Championship
- Cléopatre Darleux (goalkeeper), 2022 European Championship
- Laura Glauser (goalkeeper), 2023 World Championship
- Chloé Valentini (left wing), 2023 World Championship
- Estelle Nze Minko (left back), 2023 World Championship
Individual all-time records
Still active players are highlighted
Most matches played
Total number of matches played in official competitions only.
More information Joueuse, Matches ...
| Joueuse | Matches | Goals | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabelle Wendling | 338 | 543 | 1993–2008 |
| Siraba Dembélé | 291 | 848 | 2006–2021 |
| Véronique Pecqueux-Rolland | 289 | 898 | 1993–2008 |
| Allison Pineau | 273 | 696 | 2007– |
| Camille Ayglon | 270 | 550 | 2007–2021 |
| Alexandra Lacrabère | 256 | 833 | 2006–2021 |
| Amandine Leynaud | 254 | 3 | 2005–2021 |
| Raphaëlle Tervel | 249 | 372 | 1998–2012 |
| Valérie Nicolas | 245 | ? | 1995–2008 |
| Stéphanie Cano | 231 | 462 | 1993–2008 |
| Nina Kamto Njitam | 214 | 401 | 2002–2016 |
| Carole Martin | 208 | ? | 1972–1987 |
| Paule Baudouin | 197 | 605 | 2004–2015 |
| Sophie Herbrecht | 193 | 569 | 2001–2012 |
| Cléopâtre Darleux | 193 | 5 | 2008– |
| Leila Lejeune | 183 | 763 | 1995–2004 |
| Florence Sauval | 183 | ? | 1985–1997 |
| Sandrine Delerce | 168 | 381 | 1994–2004 |
| Myriam Borg-Korfanty | 165 | 261 | 1997–2008 |
| Grâce Zaadi | 159 | 316 | 2013– |
| Estelle Nze Minko | 157 | 362 | 2013– |
| Stéphanie Ludwig | 153 | 320 | 1995-? |
| Béatrice Edwige | 151 | 113 | 2013– |
| Nodjialem Myaro | 150 | 499 | 1996–? |
| Mariama Signaté | 147 | 424 | 2004–2015 |
| Stéphanie Moreau | 143 | 230 | 1992–2003 |
| Catherine Pibarot | 119 | ? | 1990–? |
| Blandine Dancette | 115 | 147 | 2009–2021 |
| Audrey Deroin | 112 | 172 | 2008–2015 |
| Gnonsiane Niombla | 108 | 233 | 2013–2019 |
| Estelle Vogein | 105 | 151 | 1993–2006 |
| Claudine Mendy | 102 | 203 | 2009–2016 |
| Amélie Goudjo | 101 | 123 | 2005–2014 |
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Head coach history
More information Period, Coach ...
| Period | Coach |
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| 1991–1997 | Carole Martin |
| 1998–2013; 2016–present | Olivier Krumbholz |
| 2013–2016 | Alain Portes |
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- "Championnat du monde 2023 – Les Bleues sans pression mais non sans ambitions" (in French). ffhandball.fr. 27 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- "Team roster: France" (PDF). ihf.info. 29 November 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
