Israel Barred from IIHF Events Over Security Concerns
Israel Ice Hockey Federation Appeals Decision to Court of Arbitration for Sport
- The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has barred Israel from competing in its world championship events due to security concerns.
- The IIHF Council made the decision based on a risk assessment, discussions with participating countries, and hosts.
- Israel's men's national team was scheduled to compete in the world championships in Division II, Group A in Serbia in mid-April, and the women's team was due for a Division III-B world championship event in Estonia in March.
- The IIHF previously suspended Russia and Belarus from international play 'until further notice' in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- The Israel Ice Hockey Federation has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against the IIHF's decision.
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