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The Opening Ceremony of the IHF Men's Handball World Championship took place in the Lusial Multipurpose Hall in Doha, Qatar ©Getty Images






















Qatari children performed during the 24th Mens Handball World Championship Ceremony ©Getty Images
Dancers helped provide the entertainment ©Getty Images













































Fans were enjoying the Ceremony ahead of the Qatar and Brazil match - the opening game of the tournament ©Getty Images






















A lighting show continued to build the atmosphere in the arena ©Getty Images
























The end of the Ceremony meant the first match was close to getting underway, with the hosts in action ©Getty ImagesYoussef Benali of Qatar celebrates a goal ©Getty Images












































A packed crowd were in attendance with the hosts well supported ©Getty ImagesFans of Brazil cheer on their team in Doha ©Getty Images
Kamaladin Mallash of Qatar attacks during the Group A opener ©Getty Images