Hockey’s international governing body announced sweeping sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Author:The International Ice Hockey Federation has suspended Russia and Belarus from every age category in international play until further notice,The IIHF levied some of the most severe sports-related sanctions against Russia and its allies thus far, joining many other sports federations and leagues in taking a stand against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The IIHF said it has “not left out the possibility” of further actions that could impact Russia‘s ability to enter teams in other events, but that it hoped for “a swift and peaceful resolution to the war.”
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