Russia included in 2026 World Championship schedule; Czech FM to discuss Russian athletes' participation

The revised schedule for the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship includes Russia, a reversal from previous exclusions due to the Ukraine war. Czech Foreign Minister Macinka will meet with Czech hockey leadership to discuss Russian athletes' participation in the Women's World Championship in the Czech Republic. This signals a potential normalization of Russian participation in international sports, with diplomatic implications.

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