London 2012 Olympics: Team GB reveals first ever men's handball squad for the Games In the end, the best 15 are selected and now it is time for concentration and to add the final touches for the start of the Olympic tournament and the opening game against world and Olympic champions France. GB will also take on Sweden, Argentina, Tunisia and Beijing silver-medallists Iceland in their pool, with the top-four qualifying for the knockout stages. Team GB left wing Mark Hawkins said: "Words can't describe the feeling, it is the peak of any athlete's career and it is a privilege to be able to compete on that stage on home soil." Line player Chris McDermott added: "For me this selection means the world. I joined the handball programme in 2006 and since then there have been so many ups and downs, but this makes all the nights sleeping on floors or couches so worthwhile. The women's squad was announced two weeks ago. Team GB squad: Bob White (captain), Jesper Parker, John Pearce, Mark Hawkins, Martin Hare, Ciaran Williams, Chris Mohr, Steven Larsson, Seb Edgar, Seb Prieto, Gawain Vincent, Robin Garnham, Dan McMillan, Chris McDermott. Reserve: Nicholas Satchwell.