In reaction to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the International Handball Federation banned Russian and Belarus athletes and officials, and the European Handball Federation suspended the national teams of Russia and Belarus as well as Russian and Belarusian clubs competing in European handball competitions. Referees, officials, and commission members from Russia and Belarus will not be called upon for future activities.
Following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, both the International Handball Federation and the European Handball Federation took action against Russian and Belarusian athletes, officials, and teams. Referees, officials, and commission members from these countries will not be considered for future activities.