The men’s national handball team was involved in a traffic accident on Saturday while travelling from Tallinn to Polva for their match against Estonia.

“Fortunately, there were no serious injuries, however, two members of the mission were deemed necessary to be hospitalised,” the Cyprus handball federation wrote in a post on Facebook.

It assured that all team members were in good health, and that efforts to ensure the team’s safe return to the island are underway.

“When there is newer information, an update will follow,” the federation said.

The Cypriot embassy in Finland, which also covers Estonia, is in contact with the team for further support.

“We are ready to provide any assistance,” the embassy said.

The match against Estonia is part of the second qualifying round for the European men’s handball championship in January 2028.

This is the reverse fixture after the two teams first met at the Tassos Papadopoulos Eleftheria in Nicosia on Wednesday 7 January, with Estonia winning 31-27.