# Futsal and handball developments in Balkans

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/futsal-and-handball-developments-in-balkans
> Updated: 2026-11-05T13:40:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

Futsal leagues in Republika Srpska and Serbia have commenced new seasons. In Republika Srpska, the Football Association has finalized lists of referees and delegates for the First and Second Futsal Leagues. In Serbia, Crvena zvezda recently won a match against MB Namenska, which served a humanitarian purpose. 

On the international level, the Serbian national futsal team is beginning preparations in Stara Pazova for upcoming matches in Budapest against Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. 

Regarding handball, the Bosnia and Herzegovina men's national team has commenced preparations for the 2028 European Championship qualifiers in Group 5. Under coach Damir Doborac, the squad began training in Sarajevo to prepare for matches against Slovenia, the Czech Republic, and Israel. The team initially faced roster challenges due to injuries at the right back position, with only Faris Čolaković available among five originally planned players. 

Following an away match against Slovenia, where the team suffered a 28:38 loss, players Ibrahim Haseljić and Danijel Stijović noted a transition toward a younger, faster style of play. The team is now preparing to host the Czech Republic at the Mejdan arena in Tuzla.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-05: Handball European Championship 2028 qualifiers begin

Handball teams from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro prepare for their opening EHF Euro 2028 qualifying matches against the Czech Republic and Hungary, respectively.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/handball-european-championship-2028-qualifiers-begin

### 2026-11-01: Bosnia and Herzegovina handball team begins Euro 2028 qualifiers

The Bosnia and Herzegovina men's handball team has begun training for the Euro 2028 qualifiers, facing Slovenia and the Czech Republic despite significant injury concerns.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-futsal-and-handball-teams-begin-preparations-for-upcoming-qualifiers

### 2026-10-22: Futsal leagues in Republika Srpska and Serbia begin new seasons

Futsal seasons are commencing in Republika Srpska and Serbia, featuring new league starts, official referee appointments, and humanitarian matches.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/futsal-leagues-in-republika-srpska-and-serbia-begin-new-seasons

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