International Hockey Federation excludes Russia from Hockey Women's Junior World Cup

After various sports organisations, including FIFA and F1 took action against Russian athletes for Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine, International Hockey Federation (FIH) has also decided to exclude Russia from competing at upcoming FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup, which will take place from April 1 to 12 in Potchefstroom, South Africa.

Tuesday, March 1, marked sixth day of Russia-Ukraine war, with Moscow showing no signs of calling off ir offensive. Russian army carried out a full-scale invasion of Ukraine after President Vlimir Putin called for a 'special military operation' against Kyiv on February 24.

International Hockey Federation excludes Russia from World Cup

After receiving IOC's recommendation to ban Russian athletes and officials from competing in international competitions, Executive Board of International Hockey Federation decided to exclude Russia from upcoming FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup. ir complete statement is given below:

"Following yesterday’s recommendation by IOC to avoid participation of Russian athletes and officials in international competitions - in order to protect integrity of global sports competitions and for safety of all participants – Executive Board (EB) of International Hockey Federation (FIH) has taken decision to exclude Russia from upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup scheduled from 1 to 12 April in Potchefstroom, South Africa.

Earlier this week, FIH h expressed its full solidarity to members of Ukraine’s hockey community at this terrible time.

FIH is in regular contact with Hockey Association of Ukraine and is doing its utmost to offer any support it can, in hope that Ukrainian team will be able to participate in upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup. FIH expresses its strong hope for a peaceful resolution rapidly."

IOC urges sporting federations to exclude Russia from competitions

decision from International Hockey Federation came after International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended on Monday that all international competitions exclude Russians from taking part due to President Vlimir Putin's shocking decision to carry out a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Or sports have also taken action against Russia as, for example, both UEFA and FIFA have decided to ban Russian clubs and national team from competing in any events sanctioned by m. Meanwhile, F1 has also cancelled Russian GP that was scheduled to take place in September.