First time in Russian handball history our team won golden medals in world championship. In the finals Russian team played against winners of the previous championship - Norwegian handball players, and won 30:25.

World championship

Women

Final

Russia - Norway - 30:25 (18:12)

Russia: Bogdanova, Alizar - Poltoratskaia (5), Bodnieva (5), Mouravieva (4 - all from penalty), Kareeva (4), Diadechko (3), Ignattchenko (3), Dolgikh (2), Verakso (1), Romenskaya.

Head coach - Evgeny Trefilov.

Norway: Leganger, Kopperud - Grini (9/2 from penalty), Havnas (5), Rokne (4), Sorlie (3), Sandve (2/1), Hammerseng (1), Hilmo (1), Hinkel (1), Harsaker (0), Tuven (0).