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North Macedonia to replace Czech Republic at Egypt 2021!

By Editor

Posted on 12. January 2021.

As a consequence of several positive results after the obligatory COVID-19 tests before the departure to Egypt, the Czech Republic have officially communicated to withdraw their participation in the 27th IHF Men’s World Championship, which will be held from 13 to 31 January 2021 in 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. 

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