The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has snatched the hosting of the 2023 Ice Hockey World Championship from Russia

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The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) withdrew the hosting of the 2023 Ice Hockey World Championships from Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine.

• The Ice Hockey World Championship 2023 was to be played in St. Petersburg, Russia.

• The International Ice Hockey Federation has taken this decision due to concerns about the well-being of players and officials following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

• The next host for the World Championships will be selected during the 2022 IIHF Annual Congress in Tampere, Finland.

• About International Ice Hockey Federation -

• The International Ice Hockey Federation is the worldwide governing body for ice hockey and in-line hockey.

• Formation- 15 May 1908

• Headquarters- Zurich, Switzerland

• Membership- 82 Country 

• President- Luc Tardif.