12.07.2012, 04:22
Throw-off in Austria

The Preliminary Round of the Men's 18 European Championship begins

Throw-off in Austria

After the Opening ceremony yesterday evening, the M18 European Championship has officialy started on Thursday 12 July at 14.00 hrs.

The Preliminary Round started with the matches France vs. Sweden and Denmark vs. Finland.

Defending champion, Croatia start the tournament at 18.00 hrs with the match against the Spaniards.

The host, Austria, will make their first appearance tonight at 20.00 hrs against the team from Norway.

The Preliminary Round started today and ends on Sunday 15th July.

Afterwards the two best teams of each group will go to the Main Round that starts on Tuesday 17th and ends on Wednesday 18th July.

The two best teams will again qualify for the next stage of the competition, the semi-finals that will take place on Friday 20th July.

The final will be played on Sunday 22nd July at 18.00 hrs.

The action can be followed via  live streaming. The latest news, the results and the full match schedule on the official website.

TEXT: EHF