[1] The competition was originally scheduled to be held from 27 to 31 May 2020 in Baku, Azerbaijan, but it was rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[3][4] Originally an Olympic qualifying event, the competition was undesignated as such in light of the ongoing pandemic, so as to avoid pressuring member federations to attend if they were not willing to do so.

[5] Only 20 nations opted to send athletes, as the majority of countries withdrew out of concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe.

[7][8] Oldest and youngest competitors Turkey's Abdelrahman Elgamal sustained an injury prior to the team final and was replaced by first alternate Alexander Benda of Austria.

Oldest and youngest competitors Matvei Petrov won Albania's first-ever medal at the European Championships.