Organizers cited ‘security concerns’ as the reason behind the decision to drop the event, set for April in Melbourne. Police said the Australian Ice Hockey Federation had asked to gather information on potential pro-Palestinian protests in the area
Australia’s Channel 7 News reported on Sunday that the country’s Ice Hockey Federation has decided to forgo hosting the Division II (Group A) tournament of the World Championship, due to “security concerns” stemming from Israel’s participation in the event.