IVAN HORVAT: Punishment reduced to 12 months - return to handball in sight!
IVAN HORVAT: Punishment reduced to 12 months - return to handball in sight!
Bregenz, Österreich - The handball player Ivan Horvat from Alpla HC Hard has a reason to be happy. The Court of Appeal of the Austrian Handball Association (ÖHB) has greatly alleviated its original judgment. After Horvat in the quarter -finals of the HLA Master League on April 30, 2025 was punished for "grossly unsportsmanlike behavior" to Markus Mahr von Bregenz handball, the first assessment provided for a ban until June 30, 2027. In a crucial step, the sentence has now been reduced to 12 months, which increases the return to the field for Horvat, as https://www.vol.at/ivan-horvat-vorchehr-nach-nach-fark-gemildt/9443357)
The original punishment included 26 months and 11 days. After the appeal by Horvat and his club, the lock was reduced to 12 months and 6 days. Remarkably, six months of this punishment have been checked for two years, which means that Horvat is again entitled to play for competition games under the ÖHB from November 1, 2025. The rest of the lock remains subject to disciplinary well -being during the trial period. The decision of the Court of Appeal is final; Against them is no longer permitted. Nevertheless, those affected remain open to the path through the association's internal arbitration boards or the arbitration tribunal in order to proceed against the decision if necessary. In addition, the European validity of the lock is still unclear. The ÖHB is in contact with the European Handball Federation (EHF) to create further clarifications. In the world of sport, regulations on sanction policy play a central role. Almost every sport has mechanisms for punishing unsportsmanlike behavior that can range from temporary to permanent locks. According to the [sportechtblog.de legal perspectives and other measures
The importance of unsportsiness in handball
The case of Horvat shows how important it is to have clear regulations for dealing with unsportsmanlike behavior. In handball, as in other sports, appropriate measures must be taken to ensure a fair and safe player environment. It remains to be seen how the further legal discussion will develop and whether Horvat can soon demonstrate his skills on the field, as is also documented (https://vorarlberg.orf/stories/3307687/). Athletic competitions need clear political and legal backing to offer athlete solid protection.
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