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| France's players celebrate with the trophy during the award ceremony for the 24th Men's Handball World Championship in Doha |
France added another feather to their cap by emerging champions in the 24th Men’s World Handball Champions on Sunday evening after a clinical 25-22 win over hosts, Qatar, in a hotly contested final here at the 15,000-seater, Lusail Multipurpose Hall in Doha.
Handball heavyweights France clinched their fifth world title after versatile playmaker Nikola Karabatic steered them over host nation and surprise finalists Qatar in a hotly contested duel on Sunday.