VIENNA, May 17 (Xinhua) -- The European Handball Federation (EHF) has announced its plan to hold the first European Handball Convention in September to discuss the near and mid-term future of the sport after the COVID-19 pandemic halted activities across the continent.
"Over the coming months, we will see a changed landscape in sport, media, and marketing. Some sports will be more challenged than others especially on the field of global activities. Potential partners demand a clear picture and stable structures," EHF President Michael Wiederer said on the official website of the EHF.
The European Handball Convention, which is scheduled to take place in Vienna from September 17 to 20, will be the first chance for Wiederer to meet representatives of its member federations in person after the EHF Conference for Secretaries General was forced to be canceled in April duo to restrictions caused by the pandemic.
According to Wiederer, the EHF has already started to prepare for the 2020/2021 season after its Executive Committee decided to postpone or cancel all competitions and matches organized by the EHF up until August.
"We must find a way to play - at the earliest possible date but taking the conditions into consideration. We have to continue to move forward and prepare the upcoming season as it is not only about contracts and our obligations to deliver, it is also about motivating people to take a ball in their hands and play," said Wiederer. Enditem
