The International Handball Federation has decided to cancel the match between Germany and Cape Verde, which was scheduled to take place in the World Handball Championship due to the outbreak of Corona virus.
The two teams were scheduled to meet at 19:00 CLT, Sunday, in the second round of the tournament.
The IHF issued a statement saying that in regard to the 2 Cape Verde team players who have contracted COVID-19, the "Competition Management of the 27th IHF Men’s World Championship has taken a decision this morning, announcing that the match Cape Verde vs Germany is cancelled,"
The discussion and the subsequent decision were based on the following facts, according to IHF statement:
The COVID-19 Advisory Board confirmed the non-eligibility of two players tested positive yesterday.
In accordance with Article F. 7.c of the Egypt 2021 COVID-19-Related Regulations, a minimum of 10 players are needed.
At the moment, Cape Verde only have nine players available. The two players tested positive are not eligible to play until two negative PCR tests results have been issued, taking into consideration that the period between the two tests must be 48 hours according to the Chairman of the COVID-19 Advisory Board.
One of the two players concerned has already tested negative yesterday. This player will be eligible to play against Uruguay provided that tomorrow’s test will have a negative result as well.
Therefore, in accordance with Article F. 7.d of the Egypt 2021 COVID-19-Related Regulations, the match Cape Verde versus Germany will be considered as a 10:0 victory for Germany, with Germany claiming two points.
According to the IHF statement, the match Uruguay vs Cape Verde on 19 January 2021 remains scheduled if Cape Verde fulfil the requirements of Article F. 7.c of the Egypt 2021 COVID-19-Related Regulations.
In accordance with the Egypt 2021 COVID-19-Related Regulations, missing three matches will lead to an exclusion from the competition.
Cape Verde announced to bring additional players who are eligible to participate in the event.
It is expected that those players can take part in the match against Uruguay if the required PCR tests prior to arrival and on site are all negative.
The 27th edition of the World Handball Championship is hosted by Egypt from January 13 until the 31st of January.
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