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Hockey news — August 10, 2026

Publications tagged with Hockey published on August 10, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. WorldMiddle EastWeatherHockey

    Earthquake in Colombia Suspends Copa Sudamericana Matches

    A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia led CONMEBOL to suspend the Copa Sudamericana matches between Independiente Santa Fe vs. River Plate and Deportes Tolima vs. Independiente del Valle. The matches were initially scheduled for August 11 and 12 but have been postponed due to safety concerns and respect for the victims. CONMEBOL expressed solidarity with the Colombian people and will announce new dates in the coming days. The earthquake also affected local football, with DIMAYOR suspending all professional tournament programming for the week.
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  2. SportsMiddle EastIsraelHockey

    Russian Gymnasts Face Visa Issues Ahead of European Championships

    Russian gymnasts, including Olympic champion Angelina Melnikova and Victoria Listunova, have faced visa issues ahead of the European Championships in Croatia. Initially, nine members of the team were refused visas due to insufficient justification for the purpose of their stay. However, Croatia later revised its decision, allowing four gymnasts, including Melnikova and Kalmykova, to participate. The incident has raised questions about equal conditions for participants in qualifying competitions.
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  3. SportsRegulatorsEuropeHockey

    Russia Granted Right to Host European Aquatics Championships in 2028

    The European Aquatics federation has confirmed that Russia has the right to host the European Championships in aquatic sports in 2028. This decision comes after the event was postponed from its original 2024 date in Kazan due to the Ukrainian conflict. The federation also stated that it is ready to allow Russian athletes to participate in its tournaments with their flag and anthem, provided the host countries give their consent.
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