The 2009 World Men's Handball Championship was the 21st edition of the tournament that took place in Croatia from 16 January to 1 February, in the cities of Split, Zadar, Osijek, Varaždin, Poreč, Zagreb and Pula. Wikipedia
Champions: France (3rd title)
Location: Croatia
Dates: Jan 16, 2009 – Feb 1, 2009
Best player: Igor Vori (CRO)
Top scorer(s): Kiril Lazarov (MKD); (92 goals)