"2026 IIHF World Championship Division II Group A Cancelled Amid Uncertainty In a surprise move, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has announced the cancellation of the 2026 IIHF World Championship Division II Group A, originally set to take place in the United Arab Emirates. The decision has significant implications for the sport's competitive structure, as promotion and relegation for the WMIIA Championship will be frozen for the upcoming season. As a result, teams will not be able to move up or down the divisions, potentially disrupting the balance of power in the sport. The IIHF has expressed its commitment to the growth and development of ice hockey worldwide, but the cancellation raises questions about the future of this championship and its hosting plans."

https://www.iihf.com/en/news/72580/2026_iihf_wmiia_championship_cancelled The 2026 IIHF World Championship Division II Group A (WMIIA), originally scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates, has been cancelled following a decision by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). As a result, promotion and relegation for the WMIIA Championship will be frozen for the 2026 season. Therefore, there will be no relegation from Division I Group B (WMIB) to Division II Group A (WMIIA) and no promotion from Division II Group B to Division II Group A. The IIHF remains committed to the continued growth and development of ice hockey worldwide and looks forward to hosting this championship in the future. submitted by /u/Perryplat199 [link] [comments]