# Czech Hockey Visa Denial

- Place: Ostrava, Czechia (49.8304, 18.25)
- Published: 2026-11-08T11:36:31.566Z · expires 2026-11-15T11:36:31.566Z
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Czechia has denied visas to the Russian U-18 women's hockey team for international tournaments, per bvmsports.com.

The decision follows the ongoing war in Ukraine, with officials stating that the return of Russian players is contingent on the conflict's resolution, as noted by unn.ua.

This move adds to growing international sanctions against Russian sports participation amid the war, according to pmnewsnigeria.com.

## Sources

- [The Czech Republic opposed the return of Russian hockey players to international tournaments until the war in Ukraine ends](https://unn.ua/en/news/the-czech-republic-opposed-the-return-of-russian-hockey-players-to-international-tournaments-until-the-war-in-ukraine-ends) · unn.ua · 2026-11-03
- [Czechia Denies Visas to Russian U-18 Women’s Hockey Team](https://bvmsports.com/2026/11/03/czechia-denies-visas-to-russian-u-18-womens-hockey-team/) · bvmsports.com · 2026-11-03

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