Russia Accuses Canada of Breaching Olympic Charter Over Visa Refusal
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Russia has accused Canada of violating the Olympic Charter after the Canadian government refused to issue visas to Russian athletes, including hockey players, for the upcoming World Junior Ice Hockey Championship. The Russian Foreign Ministry and spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned the move, stating that it breaches the Olympic Charter's requirement for political neutrality and the International Ice Hockey Federation's regulations. Moscow views this as a deliberate attempt by Canada to violate international sports rules.
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