Croatia, victorious over Germany at home in Hanover (33-30), and Norway won their ticket for the men's handball tournament of the Paris Olympic Games at the end of the 2nd day of the qualifying tournaments (TQO ) played on Saturday.
The Germans will have to not lose against the Austrians on Sunday during the 3rd and final day of the TQO in Hanover to reach Paris, while their opponent, ahead in the number of goals scored (2 pts each, 9 difference each), must imperatively 'impose.
In Tatabanya, the Norwegians punched their ticket by beating Hungary at home, who will have to dominate Portugal (ahead in the number of goals scored) on Sunday to qualify (2 pts each, 5 each).
In Granollers (Spain), Spain, Slovenia and Brazil will also try on Sunday to finish in one of the first two places in the group to qualify for the Games.