Australia Cancels International Ice Hockey Tournament

Australia cancels international ice hockey tournament, media says over Israel safety threat
Australia's ice hockey federation said on Tuesday it had cancelled a planned international qualifying tournament due to safety concerns, with local media reporting the decision was linked to the participation of the Israeli national team.
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Australia’s ice hockey federation has pulled out of hosting a lower-tier men's world championship event featuring Israel’s national team citing security concerns.
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Australia Cancels Ice Hockey Tournament Amid Safety Concerns
Australia's ice hockey federation canceled an international tournament scheduled for April due to safety concerns over the participation of the Israeli national team. The decision follows a rise in antisemitic incidents in Australia after recent global tensions.
Australia cancels ice hockey tournament
Australia's ice hockey federation said on Tuesday it had cancelled a planned international qualifying tournament due to safety concerns, with local media reporting the decision was linked to the participation of the Israeli national team.
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Australia Cancels Int’l Ice Hockey Tournament, Media Says over Israel Safety Threat
Australia's ice hockey federation said on Tuesday it had cancelled a planned international qualifying tournament due to safety concerns, with local media reporting the decision was linked to the participation of the Israeli national team.
Aussies axe tournament over Israel safety fears
Australia’s ice hockey federation has pulled out of hosting a lower-tier men's world championship event featuring Israel's national team, citing security concerns.
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Executive Council of Australian Jewry Co-Chief Executive Alex Ryvchin discusses the government’s decision to cancel a major ice hockey tournament in Melbourne.
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