Kiel coach Filip Jicha is in opinion of postponing the World Handball Championship for a one year. For the first time, coach Filip Jicha from the German record handball champion THV Kiel has clearly spoken out against hosting the World Cup in Egypt in January. He suggested postponing the tournament for a year due to the corona pandemic, modeled on the Tokyo Olympics.
The World Cup in Egypt would be a huge thing. But please a year later! Postponing the Olympic Games for a year was the best solution, the 38-year-old said.
Filip Jicha is still convinced that handball needs big events like the World and European Championships. But in the current situation you have to find a „balance“
How can I explain to my son that we are not allowed to meet friends and play handball, and then travel around Europe and the world to play handball? Unfortunately, I personally do not think that the change is probable, but it is necessary to hear everyone’s opinion, Jicha concluded.
The World Cup is planned for January 14-31, 2021, in four places. 32 teams will participate in the tournament for the first time
