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Handball NewsHandball News World Cup Qualifiers: Denmark and France Book Berths * Denmark and France have secured their spots in the upcoming World Cup after dominant performances in their qualifying groups. Denmark finished with a perfect record, while France lost only once. Bundesliga: Kiel Takes Early Lead * THW Kiel has taken an early lead in the German Bundesliga after winning their first three games of the season. The reigning champions are looking strong once again, with Mikkel Hansen leading the scoring charts. Champions League: Barcelona and Kiel Begin Title Defense * Barcelona and THW Kiel will begin their defense of the Champions League title this weekend. Barcelona will face HC PPD Zagreb, while Kiel will take on HC Veszprém. Olympic Preparations: Sweden Appoints New Coach * Sweden has appointed Glenn Solberg as its new national team coach in preparation for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Solberg previously coached Norway to a silver medal at the 2021 World Cup. Rule Changes Proposed for 2024 Season * The International Handball Federation (IHF) has proposed several rule changes for the upcoming 2024 season. Among the proposed changes are a reduction in the number of players allowed on the court at once and a stricter interpretation of the passive play rule. Rising Stars: Emma Friis and Florian Witzke Impress * Danish left-back Emma Friis and German left-winger Florian Witzke have both made a name for themselves this season. Friis leads the Danish league in scoring, while Witzke is one of the most exciting young players in the Bundesliga. Youth World Cup Preview * The Youth World Cup will be held in Hungary and Slovakia from August 14-28. Germany is the defending champion, but teams like Denmark, France, and Sweden will be strong contenders this year. Player Transfers: Sagosen to Kolstad * Norwegian superstar Sander Sagosen has made a surprising move from THW Kiel to Norwegian club Kolstad HK. The move has raised eyebrows, as Sagosen is one of the best handball players in the world.