The NHL players’ union expressed hope for the participation of hockey players in the 2026 Olympics
The National Hockey League Players’ Union (NHLPA) spoke out about the participation of athletes in the 2026 Olympic Games. The words of executive director Marty Walsh are quoted by The Athletic.
Walsh expressed hope that hockey players will participate in the Games in Italy. “It is important for our players to perform at the Olympic Games. I think it is important for fans that the best of the best are at the Olympics. Honestly, I think it would be best for the tournament itself if the best of the best play there,” he said.
Hockey players playing in the NHL have taken part in the Olympic Games since 1998. In 2018 in Pyeongchang, South Korea, where the Russian team won gold, and in 2022 in Beijing, where the Finnish team was the best, the competitions were held without the participation of league players.
The 2026 Olympic Games will be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
Source: Lenta
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