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Speaking to the Russian news agency TASS, the Swiss head of the hockey governing body said that in a conversation with Belarusian hockey leaders, he had promised to give them the right to organize priorities again.
“I spoke with the Belarusian Hockey Federation. They are very disappointed that we had to make such a decision, said Faselis. – Belarus is a great hockey country where people understand this sport and support their athletes. It was very difficult to explain to them that we do not. we have no choice but to make that decision. But I promised them that while I was leading this organization, I would help them organize the championship as soon as possible. “
I promised them that while I was leading this organization, I would help them organize the championship as soon as possible.
R. Fassel also emphasized that Minsk is entitled to compensation for the lost right to host the World Championship.
“We talked about the financial aspect. We need to find a solution to this problem, said the head of the IIHF. – Of course, we will not be the opposite and we will find the best way out. We have entered into a contract that clearly states that when it occurs Force Majeure situation we have to pay compensation. We are waiting for the analysis, after which we will know how much we will have to pay. We are not stupid, we do not want to get angry with the Belarusians. We will sit at the table and discuss the financial aspect. “
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During an interview with the Russian news agency, R. Fassel hoped that after losing the right to organize the championships, Belarus would not change its mind about its participation in the tournament.
“I hope that the Belarusian Hockey Federation does not boycott the World Cup. So far, they do not intend to do that, but I cannot guess what will happen in the future. When politics is incorporated into such decisions, anything can happen. This is very bad for our sport, “said the Swiss.
Fassel also revealed to the Russians the options that the IIHF is considering forfeiting the opportunity to hold a tournament in Belarus.
We are not stupid, we do not want to get angry with the Belarusians.
Minsk had to organize the world championship together with Riga from May 21 to June 6. It is the capital of Latvia that appears in all three IIHF plans.
According to Fasel, the tournament is being considered only in Riga, Riga and the Slovak capital, Bratislava, or Riga and Denmark.
“Once all aspects have been analyzed, we will make a decision immediately. We have to adopt it by the end of January, said the IIHF president. – The Danish city of Herning hosted the European Women’s Handball Championship during the pandemic, and Bratislava hosted the 2019 world hockey championship. It is a pity that we only have a suitable setting in Latvia. If we build a temporary one, as the Latvians want, we may have problems with the weather conditions and the quality of the ice in the summer. “
Riga already organized the World Championship, which was held in Latvia in 2006.
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