Paris - South Korea's women's handball team suffered its second consecutive defeat at the Paris Olympics, diminishing its chances of advancing to the knockout stages.
According to Yonhap News Agency, South Korea fell to Norway 26-20 in their third Group A match at the South Paris Arena 6, according to Olympic officials. This loss places the team fifth in the six-team group, with only two points from three games, which includes a previous victory over Germany and losses in the last two matches. Despite being close behind Slovenia in the standings due to goal difference, South Korea faces difficult upcoming matches against European powerhouses Sweden and Denmark. The team must overcome these challenges to secure a position in the top four of their group and advance to the quarterfinals. During the match against Norway, who were runners-up at last year's world championships, the South Korean team initially kept the score tight but eventually could not sustain their momentum, falling behind during a crucial 6-2 run by Norway in the second half.