European handball competition
EHF Euro Cup is a European handball competition for national teams, organized by the European Handball Federation (EHF). The reigning defending champions are Denmark.[1]
Teams, that already automatically qualified for the next European Men's Handball Championship, play against each other in a four team group. The tournament is played at the same time as the qualifying process for the European Championships. The inaugural edition of the men's tournament was in 2020.[2]
Creation
The EHF supported the creation of the event at an EHF meeting in February 2017.[3][4]
Qualification
Four teams participate in this competition. Qualification depends on how many hosts/co-host there are. For example, if there are three co-hosts, then only the European Men's Handball Championship champions will take part.
Summary
Women's competition
After the introduction of the Men's event, the EHF decided to create a Women's version, starting in 2022.
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