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The International Olympic Committee sets up a Disciplinary Commission to investigate the case of the runner Krystsina Tsimanouskaya and cancels the accreditation of the two coaches who allegedly tried to force her home after she criticised the team administration.
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International Ice Hockey Fedreation moves 2021 World Championship from Belarus
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Hockey world championships pulled from Belarus after backlash over human rights

Following pressure from Belarusian civil society, including athletes, journalists and activists, as well as sponsors and human rights organisations like FIDH and Viasna – its member in Belarus – denouncing state repression of the opposition, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHR) decided to withdraw the upcoming Ice Hockey World Championships from Minsk.
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The 2021 World Ice Hockey Championship has no Place in Belarus

René Fasel, president of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), visited Minsk yesterday to discuss with Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko the 2021 World Ice Hockey Championship, scheduled to take place in Belarus and Latvia in May and June.