Handball at the 1987 Pan American Games
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The Men's Handball Tournament
Handball at the Pan American Games
Handball was inducted at the Pan American Games at the 1987 edition in Indianapolis, United States for both men and women. Four years later in Havana there was only a men's competition.-Men's competition:-Medal table:-Women's competition:...
at the 1987 Pan American Games
1987 Pan American Games
The 1987 Pan American Games, officially known as the X Pan American Games, was a major international multi-sport event which was celebrated in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, from 7 August to 23 August 1987. Over 4,300 athletes from 38 countries in the Americas competed in 30 sports earning...
was held from August 9 to August 17, 1987
1987 in sports
1987 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.-Alpine skiing:* Alpine Skiing World Cup** Men's overall season champion: Pirmin Zurbriggen, Switzerland** Women's overall season champion: Maria Walliser, Switzerland-American football:...
in Indianapolis
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, United States
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. The sport made its debut at the Pan Am Games. The women competed from August 10 to August 16.
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Medal table
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| 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
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| 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| Total | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |