Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka faces backlash from athletes and cabinet colleagues after calling hockey ‘a men’s sport’ in remarks opposing Russian players
Meduza · 9 Nov 2026

Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka faces backlash from athletes and cabinet colleagues after calling hockey ‘a men’s sport’ in remarks opposing Russian players

Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka said in a television interview that he opposes allowing the Russian team to compete in the junior ice hockey world championship his country is hosting in January 2027.


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