France win record fifth world title

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France became the first team in handball history to win five world championships when they beat surprise finalists Qatar 25-22 on Sunday. The win means France's are now world, European and Olympic champions, emphasising their current dominance of the sport. The victory should have been far more comfortable than it was, but a dogged Qatar side ensured that France were pushed all the way to the finish line, ensuring a nervy finish. French coach, Claude Onesta said he could not rank the world championships he has won as a coach -- three in total -- and said the Qatari team would be around for some time.

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