Analysis of the competitive activities of women's national teams in the context of the Olympic handball tournament in Paris

The Olympic Games in Paris provide positive information about a number of components of the competitive activity of women's handball players of national teams. The information obtained requires further scientific analysis and emphasizes the relevance and practical significance of the chosen direction of research. It can affect the effectiveness of competitive activity in preparation for competitions of various levels. The purpose of the study is to analyze the indicators of the competitive activity of women's national teams in the context of the Olympic handball tournament in Paris. Material and methods: the indicators of competitive activity of 38 matches with the participation of 12 national teams were analyzed using theoretical scientific research methods, the method of system analysis, the chronological method, the method of analysis of competitive activity, methods of mathematical statistics using the Excel 2007 application package. Research results. In accordance with the methodology of systematic evaluation, certain results were established: at the final stage of attacks, 2010 throws reached the target, the efficiency was 58.2%; high indicators were observed in the Norwegian national team (close-range shots and shots into an empty net), efficiency 70.0% and 83.3%, respectively; France (goals scored in the tournament, free throws and shots after a quick break), efficiency 64.1%, 77.8% and 80.0%; Denmark (attacks from the flanks and during a breakthrough), efficiency 66.2% and 78.0%; Sweden (long-range shots) efficiency 43.2%. Conclusions. The leaders in women's handball are the national teams of Norway, France, Denmark and Sweden, as the leading handball countries they represent. The results of the national teams in the tournament are the main indicators of the effectiveness of the development of handball in the countries, contributing to the achievement of international ties.