# Macedonian handball season developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/macedonian-handball-season-developments
> Updated: 2026-08-07T18:08:35.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The reigning Macedonian handball champion, Vardar 1961, has commenced preparations for the upcoming season under coach Ivan Chupic. The squad aims to compete strongly both domestically and in the European Champions League, utilizing the Rasadnik hall for training and the Jane Sandanski arena for major fixtures.

As the season progresses, Vardar has strengthened its roster by signing French center back Mateo Fadoul from Tremblay. In league play, Vardar has already secured a victory against Bregalnica, who are currently seeking their first points of the season.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-07: Shkendi defeats Vardar 2-0 in Macedonian football derby

Shkendi defeated defending champions Vardar 2-0 in a major Macedonian football league derby, with Francis Tamba scoring both goals. Vardar also announced the signing of Egyptian defender Mohab Abdelhak.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/macedonian-handball-bregalnica-seeks-first-points-as-vardar-signs-fadoul

### 2026-07-27: Macedonian handball champion Vardar 1961 gears up for new season

Vardar 1961, Macedonian handball champions, start a high‑ambition season under coach Ivan Chupic, with new signings, training at Rasadnik and key games at Jane Sandanski arena.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/macedonian-handball-champion-vardar-1961-gears-up-for-new-season

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