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Cyprus Handball Team Involved in Serious Road Accident in Estonia

Published January 11, 2026, 13:17
Cyprus Handball Team Involved in Serious Road Accident in Estonia

The Cyprus Men's Handball National Team was involved in a serious road accident in Estonia on Saturday morning, resulting in several injuries. The accident occurred while the team was travelling to the city of Polva, where they were scheduled to stay overnight. The match against Estonia, originally scheduled for Saturday afternoon, has been postponed due to the incident. The team returned to Tallinn and is expected to return to Cyprus on Monday. The players are psychologically affected by the accident, and several experienced pain and minor injuries after the initial examination, due to exposure to the cold. The Cyprus Handball Federation is in contact with the Estonian and European Federations to determine a new date for the match.