Israel Handball Chief Meets Serbian Counterpart to Discuss Return of International Matches
Israel Handball Association Chairman Idan Mizrahi met with Serbian counterpart Bozidar Djurkovic to discuss returning international matches to Israel and boosting bilateral sports cooperation.
Important Handball Meeting in Serbia
A high-level meeting took place in Serbia between the Chairman of the Israel Handball Association, Idan Mizrahi, and the Chairman of the Serbian Handball Association, Bozidar Djurkovic, one of the most prominent and influential figures in international handball. The talks focused on efforts to return international matches to Israel, strengthen bilateral cooperation, and advance the status of Israeli handball on the European and global stage.
Mizrahi visited Serbia alongside Maccabi Rishon LeZion, which is set to face local side Vojvodina in the EHF European Cup. During the meeting, Mizrahi emphasized the critical importance of bringing international hosting rights back to Israel for both national teams and clubs, requesting Djurkovic's assistance in lobbying influential figures within European and world handball.
Cooperation and Future Outlook
Djurkovic expressed strong support for Israel, recalling his visit to the country just days before the October 7 events, and highlighted his deep emotional connection to the nation. He promised to assist in any way possible and voiced hope that international fixtures would return to Israeli soil soon. The officials also discussed expanding cooperation through joint training camps, youth development, and friendly matches.
"In recent months, I have been working through every possible channel with top officials in European and world handball to bring the matches back home," Idan Mizrahi stated. "Our goal is clear: to qualify for the 2028 European Championship, and we will do everything to provide our team with the best possible conditions to succeed."
