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Skoda to reassess sponsorship of ice hockey world championship if Russia participates

  • Skoda, the main sponsor of the men's ice hockey world championship, has been backing the event for over 30 years.
  • Skoda announced it will reassess its sponsorship if Russia participates in the tournament.
  • This decision follows a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling that required the IIHF to lift its ban on Russian participation.
  • Skoda's stance adds pressure on the International Ice Hockey Federation regarding the inclusion of Russia.
  • The ruling obliges the IIHF to allow Russia to participate in the championship.
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