Can the 2021 Men's Handball World Cup take place? Less than two months before the event, the question is still unanswered. But one thing is certain: the International Handball Federation (IHF) is not giving up. Not yet. Its president, Hassan Moustafa (photo above), continues to firmly believe in the possibility of bringing together all the teams next January (13th to 31st), despite the uncertainties and constraints linked to the health crisis. And for good reason: the 2021 World Cup is planned in Egypt, its own country. “The IHF Men’s World Championship is not just an event, it is a major sporting celebration of global significance, he explains on the official IHF website. It provides the biggest stage for handball, so it is in the best interest of all stakeholders to organize the 27th IHF Men's World Championship in Egypt in January 2021. Professional players make a living from playing handball. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to keep the sport going, not only in the domestic leagues but also at the global level. Not playing the world championship would mean a huge loss of visibility for them”. The IHF has planned the establishment of a health bubble in Egypt, but the decision to maintain the competition worries certain nations. German clubs, in particular, make no secret of their reluctance to send their players to Egypt.
