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Ice hockey world championship sponsors increase pressure on IIHF over Russia's return

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  • The pressure on the International Ice Hockey Federation has grown after two major sponsors of the men’s world championship said they would review their involvement if Russia takes partS1S3
  • Ice hockey's governing body says the impact of a court decision forcing it to reinstate Russia presents "significant practical and sporting challenges." Several leading nations say they won't play against Russian teams.S2
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2h Independent

Ice hockey world championship sponsors increase pressure on IIHF over Russia's return

The pressure on the International Ice Hockey Federation has grown after two major sponsors of the men’s world championship said they would review their involvement if Russia takes…

3h Deutsche Welle

Leading ice hockey nations, sponsors oppose Russia's return

Ice hockey's governing body says the impact of a court decision forcing it to reinstate Russia presents "significant practical and sporting challenges." Several leading nations say…

6h Clickondetroit

Ice hockey world championship sponsors increase pressure on IIHF over Russia's return

The pressure on the International Ice Hockey Federation has grown after two major sponsors of the men’s world championship said they would review their involvement if Russia takes…

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Ice hockey world championship sponsors increase pressure on IIHF over Russia's return

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What to know

  • The pressure on the International Ice Hockey Federation has grown after two major sponsors of the men’s world championship said they would review their involvement if Russia takes partS1S3
  • Ice hockey's governing body says the impact of a court decision forcing it to reinstate Russia presents "significant practical and sporting challenges." Several leading nations say they won't play against Russian teams.S2
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Sources · 3 citations

S1 Independent 1 report · EN
S2 Deutsche Welle 1 report · EN
S3 ClickondetroitLead 1 report · EN