EuroHockey Championship II, III to go-ahead – UPDATED

Following a full review with all the teams and hosts, the EHF has decided that the EuroHockey Championship II and III can go ahead. 

Walter Kapounek, vice president of the European Hockey Federation said “We have been in contact with all the teams and hosts and we are satisfied that as the hosts can deliver the strict protocols needed and most teams have confirmed they can travel, these events can go ahead. Of course, this is assuming that travel regulations don’t become more strict over the coming months, but the outlook is becoming more positive in Europe. 

Some teams have been clear (see below) that they will not be in a position to travel, so our Men’s Championship IV has to be cancelled. As there is no longer direct promotion/relegation for the EuroHockey Championships, this means that these teams will have the opportunity to enter the qualification process for the 2023 EuroHockey Championships at the qualification events in 2022.”

Below is the outcome:

Men’s Championship II – CONFIRMED 

Venue: Gniezno (POL)

Dates: 15th – 21st August 2021

Men’s Championship III – CONFIRMED

Venue: Lousada (POR)

Dates: 1-7 August 2021

The EHF discussed with Malta/Denmark/Cyprus if one of them is able to enter the event in Lousada as the 8th team. Malta was 1^st in line to take this available spot (as per the ranking), they have confirmed

HUN, CYP and GIB withdrew

Men’s Championship IV – CANCELLED

Teams: CYP, DEN, MLT 

Venue: Kordin (MLT)

Dates: 1-7 August 2021

 SLO, FIN, NOR, SWE  withdrew

Women’s Championship II – CONFIRMED

Venue: Prague (CZE)

Dates: 15th – 21st August 2021

Women’s Championship III – CONFIRMED

Venue: Lipovci (SLO)

Dates: 1-7 August 2021

HUN and FIN withdrew 

Ends/ EHF Office – 21st July 2021