2012 Women's Junior World Handball Championship

The 2012 Women's Junior World Handball Championship was the 18th edition of the tournament and took place in the Czech Republic from 1 to 14 July.

Sweden won the title for the first time after defeating France 29–22 in the final.

Seeding
The pots were announced on April 11, 2012.

Preliminary round
The draw was held on April 18, 2012 in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

All times are local (UTC+2).

Awards

 * MVP
 * 🇰🇷 Lee Hyo-Jin (KOR)


 * Topscorer
 * 🇭🇺 Kinga Klivinyi (HUN) (67 goals)

Chosen by team officials and IHF experts: IHF.info
 * All-star team
 * Goalkeeper: 🇫🇷 Laura Glauser (FRA)
 * Left wing: 🇸🇪 Louise Sand (SWE)
 * Left back: 🇸🇪 Maria Adler (SWE)
 * Pivot: 🇷🇸 Natalija Vasić (SRB)
 * Centre back: 🇭🇺 Kinga Klivinyi (HUN)
 * Right back: 🇷🇺 Anna Vyakhireva (RUS)
 * Right wing: 🇫🇷 Pauline Coatanea (FRA)

Topscorers
Source: [ http://www.ihf.info/files/competitiondata/726b3ef8-d159-4124-b10e-e2ad52e12cfa/pdf/TOPSCORER.pdf ihf.info]

Top goalkeepers
Source: ihf.info