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IIHF upholds ban on Russian hockey teams from world championships

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) decided on Thursday that Russian men's and women's teams will not be allowed to participate in world championships next season.

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The IIHF Council voted on Thursday to maintain the suspension of Russian hockey teams from international competitions, including world championships. The ban applies to both men's and women's national teams for the upcoming season. This decision continues the exclusion of Russian teams from IIHF events.

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