The ice hockey world association remains consistent and has canceled the world championship in 2023 in Russia. No international games or tournaments are allowed to take place this year.
The ice hockey world association has withdrawn Russia from the 2023 world championship planned in St. Petersburg. This step, decided by the IIHF Council, was “due to concern for the safety and well-being of all participating players, officials, the media and fans,” the IIHF said in a Tuesday statement.
Replacement organizer to be determined
The world association wants to decide on a replacement organizer for the Russian metropolis at its annual congress in Tampere at the end of May. The 2022 World Cup will take place in Finland from May 13th to 29th. For the current year, the IIHF had already canceled all events planned in Russia and also excluded the national teams of Russia and the Russian ally Belarus from the upcoming World Championship tournament.
The end of the World Cup is likely to hit Russia because ice hockey is one of the most popular sports in the country. President Vladimir Putin is a big fan himself and likes to be photographed in ice hockey gear.
Source: Stern
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