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RAMPANT FRANCE: Karabatic steers side past Qatar to emerge World Handball Championship kings

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.

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