🇩🇪🏒Germany may withdraw from hosting the 2027 Ice Hockey World Championship over the return of the Russian national team to international competition
🔉This was announced by Frank Lutz, head of the German Ice Hockey Federation.
Officially, however, he cited “economic risks,” claiming that organizers would face higher costs for the championship, particularly for security.
➡️Whether the Russian team will receive visas will also be discussed. “I have absolutely no information on that yet,” Lutz added.
Earlier, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ordered the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) to allow Russian teams to compete internationally. The IIHF said it disagreed with the ruling but would comply.
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