Previously, the IIHF extended the ban for national teams of aggressor countries
prefabricated Russia And Belarus will not be allowed to participate in tournaments International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), while the war in Ukraine continues.
“I hope that Russia and Belarus return as soon as possible, because this will mean that the war is over. Now non-admission is a matter of the safety of our fans, our teams. And no one knows how long it will take,” said Luc Tardif, president of the organization.
Earlier, the International Ice Hockey Federation extended the sanctions for Russia and Belarus for the 2023/24 season.
The IIHF Council cited “lack of security capability” as the main reason for its decision. Due to the extension of the ban, the teams of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus will miss the world hockey championship, which will be held next year in the Czech Republic.
Source: Sportarena
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