Scandal in handball: Horvat back after Brutal attack!

Scandal in handball: Horvat back after Brutal attack!

Bregenz, Österreich - The handball world is in turmoil after Ivan Horvat, a player of the Alpla HC Hard, has been blocked for more than two years after a serious incident in the quarter-final derby against Bregenz. However, the lock was shortened to 12 months and 6 days. This means that Horvat, whose lock runs until April 30, 2026, will be entitled to play again by a conditional punishment from November 1, 2025, such as OE24 reported.

The incident occurred during the game mentioned when Horvat put on Markus Mahr's face with full purpose. Mahr suffered a severe, multiple broken nose and had to be operated on. This represents a serious incident in the Handball League Austria (HLA), and training and game conditions are now being examined more closely. Bregenz Handball called for a tough punishment for Horvat, while HC Hard supported his player and pointed out a misunderstanding in the movement. As a result, coach Marko Tanaskovic was horrified and described the campaign as a "attack", and club boss Björn Tyrner demanded clear consequences, especially since Horvat had also noticed negatively in the past because of similar incidents, such as 20 minutes describes.

relevant security measures in handball

The serious incident reminds us of how important security is in handball. Basic measures such as wearing indoor sports shoes with a gripy sole, mouth protection to protect against tooth injuries and elbow cushions to dampen impact are essential safety precautions that should not be neglected. According to security.sport should even be checked regularly on the fields to minimize injuries.

The topic of injury prevention is not new in handball. Every year, over 16 percent of all injuries in sports happen on the head. With a new campaign called "Fair Play on the edge of the field", you also want to draw attention to avoidable verbal and physical violence in the amateur area. Safe handling of the new "Safe Goal" goals could also reduce the risk of injuries.

The case of Ivan Horvat is not only seen as an example of a heavy foul in handball, but also throws a light on the need to take preventive measures seriously and to expand. The handball community is called to perceive its responsibility and make the sports environment safer so that such incidents can be avoided in the future.