{
  "id": 18735396,
  "title": "IIHF Bars Belarus From 2027 Worlds, Weighs Russia Ruling",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/iihf-bars-belarus-from-2027-worlds-weighs-russia-ruling",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T14:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Post",
    "slug": "kyiv-post",
    "url": "https://www.kyivpost.com/post/89448"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The International Ice Hockey Federation has decided not to admit Belarusian men’s and under-20 teams to the 2027 World Championships, citing tournament organization and logistics. While the IIHF Disciplinary Board partially upheld a Belarusian appeal, it found no legal basis for immediate reinstatement.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}