Shishkarev explained why Russia lost its rivals in the fight for the European Championship
MOSCOW, October 20. / TASS /. Diplomacy, the achievements of the national team and the dynamic development of handball in the country, the opportunity to become the only candidate to host the European Women’s Championship in 2026. TASS was told about this by the President of the Russian Handball Federation Sergei Shishkarev.
The Russian bid to host the European Women’s Handball Championship in 2026 turned out to be the only one, as Norway, Denmark and Sweden withdrew their joint bid amongst them. Russia previously claimed to host the tournament in 2024.
“These are the results of a large range of diplomatic work, including with our competitors, the Norwegians, who are announced for 2026 and for 2028,” Shishkarev said, “Shishkarev said that we did not receive the 2024 championship.” attract the attention of the European community.
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To host the tournament, the Russian application must be supported at the extraordinary congress of the European Handball Federation (EHF) on November 20 in Venice. “The absence of competitors does not mean that the issue has been resolved, we have yet to submit an application. I am sure that it will be as beautiful and perky as last time,” said Shishkarev.
The last time Russia hosted a major international handball tournament was in 2005, when the country hosted the women’s world championship. The European Women’s Handball Championship will take place from 3 to 20 December 2026.