Paris Olympics: What to know, who to watch during men's, women's handball

A roadmap to follow for the men's and women's handball competition during the Paris Olympics:

Athletes to Watch:

Mikkel Hansen, Denmark: With his shoulder-length hair and headband, the powerful left back is one of the most familiar faces in Danish sports. A three-time men's world player of the year, a record he shares with longtime rival Nikola Karabatic, Hansen enters the tournament as a world champion. Hansen's only Olympic gold came eight years ago in Rio de Janeiro. Paris will be the last chance for the 36-year-old five-time Olympian to add a second. He is retiring after the Paris Games.

Yahia Omar, Egypt: The right back will stay in Paris whatever happens at the Olympics because he's signed a deal with Paris Saint-Germain until 2027. The 26-year-old was one of Egypt's best players when the Pharaohs achieved a national-best fourth-place finish three years ago.

Nikola Karabatic, France: The elder of the Karabatic brothers Luka is the younger one the 40-year-old Nikola is one o