A Comparative Study on the Performance of Women's Handball using International Competition Record : Focusing on the Tokyo Olympics and Paris Olympics

Objectives The purpose of this study is to analyze the performance patterns and characteristics of elite women's handball during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2024 Paris Olympics. Methods To achieve this, a total of 76 women's handball games from both events were examined. Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS version 25.0. Due to the absence of a normal distribution, non-parametric statistical methods were employed, specifically the Mann-Whitney U test, to assess differences in game outcomes and performance characteristics across competition rounds. Statistical significance was set at p<.05. Results As a result of the study, first, it was found that the success rate of 9m, wing, and BT increased at the Paris Olympics. Second, the factors that showed significant differences in both the winning and losing games were 6m shooting attempt, 6m shooting success, 7m shooting success, and turnover factors. Third, the factors that showed significant differences in both the preliminary and tournament games were 6m shooting attempt, 6m shooting success, 7m shooting attempt, 7m shooting success, and turnover. Conclusions In conclusion, analysis of winning games and tournament stages indicated a decrease in the 6m shooting success rate and an increase in the 9m shooting success rate on average.