The three events in Europe will offer countries who haven't already booked their place in Brazil a final opportunity to confirm their spot, with four teams competing in each tournament.

Hosts Poland will be joined by Macedonia, Chile and Tunisia in Gdansk, with clashes to be played in the Ergo Arena in the coastal city.

The six best ranked countries from the 2015 World Championship in Qatar who had not already qualified have been entered into the qualifying events, with Poland earning their spot after finishing third.

Macedonia, meanwhile, did enough for a second chance by finishing ninth in Qatar, while Chile and Tunisia qualified by finishing third in the Americas Championship and second in the African Championship respectively.

Sweden, who finished eighth in the European Championships which was enough to qualify, will host their tournament at the Malmö Arena, and will welcome Spain, Slovenia and Iran.

The Spanish and Slovenians were fourth and eighth at the World Championships respectively, while Iran finished second at the Asian Championships.

Denmark, meanwhile, who were fifth at the Worlds, will host Croatia, Norway and Bahrain at the Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning.

The Croatians came sixth at the World CHampionships, with Norway fourth at the European tournament and Bahrain third in Asia.

Two places are on offer in Rio at each tournament, with the top two advancing following a round-robin.

All three events will take place between April 8 and 10.

Hosts Brazil have already confirmed their place in the competition, along with world and Olympic champions France, European winners Germany, African champions Egypt, Asian holders Qatar and Pan American Games gold medallists Argentina. 

Handball in Rio gets underway at the Olympic Training Center on August 6.

Women's qualifiers will be held between March 18 and 20, in France, Denmark and Russia.