Several nations are threatening to boycott the upcoming Ice Hockey World Championship in Germany in protest over Russia's eligibility to compete, according to reports from DPA on Tuesday.
The potential boycott stems from the International Ice Hockey Federation's decision to allow Russian teams to participate in the tournament. Multiple countries have indicated they may withdraw rather than compete against Russia, though specific nations were not named in the initial reports.
The championship is scheduled to take place in Germany, though exact dates and host cities were not specified in the available information. The IIHF has not yet issued a formal response to the boycott threats.
This development follows ongoing tensions in international sports regarding Russian participation since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Various sports governing bodies have adopted different approaches, ranging from outright bans to allowing athletes to compete as neutrals.
