Australia's ice hockey federation has canceled a planned international qualifying tournament due to safety concerns, with local media reporting the decision was linked to the participation of the Israeli national team. The tournament, scheduled for April in Melbourne, was canceled after consultations with local police and participating venues. While the federation did not explicitly mention Israel, it stated the decision aimed to ensure the safety of all participants. This cancellation follows a rise in anti-Semitic attacks in Australia since the Hamas-Israel conflict.
Australia ’s ice hockey federation said on Tuesday it had cancelled a planned international qualifying tournament due to safety concerns , with local media reporting the decision was linked to the participation of the Israel i national team.
IHA said in a statement it had decided to cancel the event, due to take place in Melbourne in April, after consultation with local police and the participating venues.
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