Handball at the 1952 Summer Olympics


Field handball was a demonstration sport at the 1952 Summer Olympics. It would become an official sport 20 years later at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
A single match between the men's teams of Sweden and Denmark was held, which Sweden won by 19–11.

Match

The match was played in rainy conditions.

Players

All participants were awarded a commemorative medal.

Sweden

  • Rune Nilsson
  • Rolf Zachrisson
  • Sven Schönberger
  • Åke Norén
  • Hans Olsson
  • Lars Olsson
  • Olle Juthage
  • Sten Åkerstedt
  • Stig Nilsson
  • Evert Sjunnesson
  • Rune Lindqvist

Denmark

  • Skjold Bjørn
  • Gustav Volder
  • Poul Winge
  • Jørgen Larsen
  • Erik Christensen
  • Viggo Larsen
  • Jørn Tillegreen
  • Mogens Nielsen
  • Svend Aage Madsen
  • Poul Rask
  • Erik Eigaard