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Double Olympic ice hockey bronze medallist Sallinen retires aged 46

By Matthew Smith

Finnish ice hockey legend Riikka Sallinen has confirmed her retirement from the sport, two days after her 46th birthday.

HC Donbass head coach Viter to manage Ukraine national team

By Patrick O’Kane

The Ice Hockey Federation of Ukraine has appointed Sergi Viter head coach of the national team.

Riha to continue as head coach of Czech Republic men's national ice hockey team

By Daniel Etchells

Milos Riha will continue as head coach of the Czech Republic men’s ice hockey team after guiding them to a fourth-place finish at the 2019 World Championship in Slovakia.

Canada legend and IOC member Wickenheiser flattered by IIHF Hall of Fame induction

By Ned Payne

Former Canada centre Hayley Wickenheiser admitted it had been "a massive honour" to be inducted into the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Hall of Fame.

New direction for USA Hockey as they appoint diversity and inclusion director

By Patrick O’Kane

USA Hockey has appointed its first director of diversity and inclusion as the association bids to make the sport more accessible in the country.

Swiss mascot Cooly to make return at 2020 IIHF World Championship

By Patrick O’Kane

Popular mascot Cooly is return for next year's International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship in Switzerland, it has been revealed.

Michigan to host 2020 IIHF Under-18 World Championship

By Patrick O’Kane

The United States is set to host the 2020 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Under-18 World Championship.

IIHF approves qualification criteria for Beijing 2022 men’s ice hockey tournament

By Daniel Etchells

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has approved the qualification criteria for the men’s tournament at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing.

Swiss airline becomes official airline of 2020 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship

By Nancy Gillen

Swiss International Air Lines has been named as the official airline for the 2020 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships taking place in Switzerland.

Groups confirmed for 2020 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland

By Liam Morgan

Newly-crowned champions Finland will face Olympic gold medallists Russia and the United States at next year's International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship in Switzerland as organisers confirmed the groups for the tournament.

Two Slovakians among eight new members inducted into IIHF Hall of Fame

By Daniel Etchells

Eight new members have been added to the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Hall of Fame following a ceremony in Slovakia’s capital Bratislava.

Finland stun Canada to win IIHF World Championship

By Nancy Gillen

Finland shocked Canada with a 3-1 victory in the final of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship in Slovakia.

Finland end Russia's unbeaten run to reach IIHF World Championship final

By Nancy Gillen

Finland shocked a previously-undefeated Russian side to secure a place in the final of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship in Slovakia.

Saint Petersburg awarded 2023 IIHF World Championship as Czech Republic given 2024 and joint Sweden-Denmark bid 2025

By Duncan Mackay

Saint Petersburg in Russia has been awarded the 2023 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships, it has been announced.

Olympic champions Russia edge past US to reach IIHF World Championship semi-final

By Nancy Gillen

Olympic gold medallists Russia extended their winning streak to defeat the United States 4-3 and secure a place in the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship semi-finals.

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At the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Iranian judoka Arash Miresmaeili was disqualified for weighing in at nearly four pounds above the limit for his weight class of his under-66 kilograms match against an Israeli opponent Ehud Vaks in the first round. It was claimed Miresmaeili had gone on an eating binge to protest the International Olympic Committee's recognition of the state of Israel. Iran does not recognise the state of Israel, and Miresmaeili's actions won praise from high-ranking Iranian officials. Mohammad Khatami, the country's President at the time, was quoted as saying Miresmaili's actions would be "recorded in the history of Iranian glories". He was later awarded $125,000 by the Government - the same amount given to Olympic gold medallists.

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