Handball has a rich history in Russia, dating back to the early 20th century when the sport was introduced to the country by European immigrants.
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia[1] continued to be a strong force in international handball.
In recent years, Russian [2][3] handball has been dominated by clubs such as Lada Handball, Dinamo Volgograd, and Zvezda Zvenigorod which have won multiple titles in the EHF club Competitions.
Overall, handball has a strong following in Russia, with many talented players and teams competing at both the national and international levels.
[4] Referees, officials, and commission members from Russia and Belarus will not be called upon for future activities.