Georgia (GEO)

The Men's EHF EURO 2024 marked the first major competition appearance for Georgia and they have certainly left their mark. They did not progress from the group phase, but their historic win against Bosnia and Herzegovina showed they intended to come back. They missed the World Championship in the meantime, but return to the European stage determined to build on that breakthrough.

In qualification group 3, Georgia collected three victories: two against Bosnia and Herzegovina and one against Greece. They also suffered three defeats, yet their performances in the wins were more than enough to secure second place behind Iceland and book a ticket to their second consecutive EHF EURO.

Tite Kalandadze's team now return to Malmö, where they will once again meet Sweden and the Netherlands, the same opponents they faced in 2024. They lost those matches 42:26 and 34:29, but come into this edition with fresh experience, a clearer structure and a strong desire to improve their overall results. However, before those clashes, they will throw off their second EHF EURO appearance against the 2025 IHF World Championship runners-up, Croatia.

Their main force remains right back Giorgi Tskhovrebadze, a player known for his explosive jump shot and ability to carry the attack in crucial moments. Alongside him, Giorgi Dikhaminjia and Teimuraz Orjonikidze, two key figures in their qualification run, will once again lead the charge.

Competition records:
Number of EHF EURO participations, including 2026: 2