Olivier Girault

Olivier Damien Girault (born 22 February 1973) is former French team handball player and coach. He retired as a field player in 2008 after the victory of the France men's national handball team (of which he was the captain) at the Beijing Olympics. From 2008 to 2011 he was the head coach of Paris HB.

He won all three major championships with the national team: world championship in 2001, European championship in 2006 and olympic champion in 2008, as mentioned above.

He also regularly works as a commentator and consultant on sports events for France Télévisions.

He was the president of National Handball League from 2018 till 2020.

Clubs Vaires-sur-Marne Livry-Gargan handball Massy Essonne HB CD Bidasoa Paris Handball

Honors Club 2007 : Winner of French Cup 2008 : 2nd of the French Cup

National team World Cup : 2001 European Men's Handball Championship : 2006