As a result of the current situation in Israel, the European Handball Federation decided to postpone three double-header matches in round 2 of the European Cup which were supposed to take place from 20 to 22 October 2023.
The postponed matches are as follows:
- Maccabi Rishon Lezion (ISR) vs RK Sloboda (BIH) on 20 & 21 October in Tuzla (BIH)
- BK-46 (FIN) vs Holon Yuvalim HC (ISR) on 21 & 22 October in Karjaa (FIN)
- CSA Steaua Bucuresti (ROU) vs. Hapoel Ashdod HC (ISR) on 21 and 22 October in Bucuresti (ROU)
This decision was taken in order to safeguard the security of all parties involved in these matches.*
New playing dates will be announced in due course.
*an earlier version of this article read that also the EHF European Cup match, MRK Seveste vs Kur, will not take place as scheduled.
With efforts of all parties involved, the status changed and the match will be played on 14 October as scheduled.