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North Macedonia to Replace Czech Republic at 27th IHF Men's Handball Championship


Tue 12 Jan 2021 | 08:50 PM
Mohamed Helba

The Czech Republic have officially withdrew from participation in the 27th IHF Men’s World Championship, which will be held from 13 to 31 January 2021 in Egypt.

This decision came as a  consequence of several positive results after the obligatory COVID-19 tests before the departure to Egypt.

According to the COVID-19-Related Regulations for the 2021 IHF Men’s World Championship in Egypt, article A. Non-appearance/Non-participation, the first substitute nation – North Macedonia – have been invited to take part.

"The list of substitute nations was created in accordance with the performance criteria of the qualification event of the continent of the reigning world champion, which is Europe," IHF's official website reported.

North Macedonia have been nominated as first substitute nation due to their 15th-place finish at the Men’s EHF EURO 2020.