I have heard some rumors that due to the larger number of infected players, Sweden and the Czech Republic could give up this competition.
The IHF has already determined the list of reserve teams and the first on the line is Macedonia.
I do not see any official information that the Czech Republic or Sweden will not participate in this competition, data from the IHF from yesterday confirm their performance. In situations like this, it’s always good to have a backup option, as players can become positive on a daily basis.
The decision to allow spectators to follow the matches directly is also very controversial.
I do not see how a smaller number of people who would respect all epidemiological measures would be a problem, but still the decision was made to play without
spectators.
This is a big blow for Germany, since the guys from Kiel have been the defensive heart and soul and it will be very hard to replace this well working block in the middle of the defense. So don't expect a lot from Germany, betting on overs could maybe be a good option.
I find it ridiculous that someone refuses to play a competition like this because they are afraid of infection, but at the same time they play the domestic league and also the final four of the handball Champions League without any problems. Still, maybe this is an opportunity for some new players to show what they can do.
I am amazed that Norway and Sweden are so good in this sport, judging by the odds I see here in the table. what could that have to do with?
Then you are not at all familiar with handball, because this sport is very popular in these countries, as is the case with hockey, but of course football. Their leagues are certainly not as strong as the German or Spanish ones, but that is because their best players play in those leagues. At the last European Women's Handball Championship, Norway won first place which only shows that handball is a very important sport for them.