Portugal wins bronze at Wheelchair Handball World Championship

The Portugal national wheelchair handball team secured the bronze medal at the 2026 IHF Wheelchair Handball World Championship in Granollers, Spain. Following a semi-final loss to Japan, Portugal faced Chile in the third-place playoff.

Portugal won the match with a set score of 2-1, winning the individual sets 7-5, 11-12, and 6-2. Coach Danilo Ferreira praised the players' commitment and noted the increasing difficulty of the competition, which featured 12 teams for the first time. He emphasized the need for more athletes, clubs, and support to maintain Portugal's high-level performance.

In the championship final, Spain defeated Japan 2-1 to claim the world title.