GAA Handball chiefs have issued a stern warning to players and members that they will be subject to disciplinary action should they contact full-time or volunteer officials with “abusive text messages, emails or phone calls”. GAA Handball’s National Manager John Kelly stated that the warning about abuse was issued “to protect staff and volunteers”. Handball, as an indoor sport, has been particularly hard hit by the lockdown restrictions, with only four national competitions – Men’s and Ladies senior and minor softball singles – completed in 2020. In an ordinary year, the association runs several hundred national competitions in various grades and codes of the game. Abusive text messages, emails or phone calls will not be tolerated and will be subject to disciplinary action.

Source: Irish Examiner March 11, 2021 16:41 UTC