Russia (reigning World Champion) became the winner by defeating Romania (not qualified for the Euro 2006 competition) in the final, 29-28 after a thrilling match where they turned a three goal under to a one goal victory during the last ten minutes. Denmark won the bronze medals by defeating Ukraine 24-20 in the 3/4 placement match.

All the tournament results:

Group A:

Romania – Poland                  33 – 27          

Denmark – Sweden               33 – 27          

Romania – Sweden                28 – 20          

Denmark –Poland                  28 – 26          

Sweden –Poland                    24 – 23          

Denmark – Romania              24 – 25          

Romania                               3  3  0  0  86 – 71   6

Denmark                              3  2  0  1  85 – 77   4

Sweden                                3  1  0  2  71 – 84   2

Poland                                  3  0  0  3  75 – 85   0

Group B:

Ukraine – Netherlands            25 – 24          

Russia – Brazil                       38 – 34          

Russia – Netherlands              41 – 32          

Ukraine – Brazil                     39 – 31          

Ukraine – Russia                    27 – 33          

Netherlands – Brazil               31 – 25          

Russia                                  3  3  0  0  112 – 103   6

Ukraine                                 3  2  0  1    91 –   88   4

Netherlands                           3  1  0  2    87 –   97   2

Brazil                                    3  0  0  3    91 – 108   0

Semifinals:                          Romania – Ukraine                27 – 25          

                                            Denmark – Russia                 28 – 32          

Placement match 3/4:        Denmark – Ukraine                24 - 20

Final:                                   Russia – Romania                  29 – 28