IIHF maintains opposition to Russia's reinstatement, silent on Canada's position
The federation says Russia’s return would create visa, security and competition-format problems as Canada bars Russian players from the World Juniors.
- On Wednesday, the International Ice Hockey Federation maintained its disagreement with a Court of Arbitration for Sport decision to reinstate Russian teams, warning of "significant practical and sporting challenges" regarding their immediate return.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday that Russian and Belarusian athletes are barred from competing in Canada, stating they cannot represent their countries as long as the war in Ukraine continues.
- Multiple European nations, including Sweden, Finland, and the Czech Republic, confirmed their national teams will refuse to play against Russia at next year's men's World Championships in Germany.
- Czech carmaker Skoda Auto, the tournament's main sponsor since 1993, stated Wednesday it would "reassess" its involvement if Russia participates, calling the country's return "incompatible with the values we have consistently upheld."
- Russian ambassador Oleg Stepanov criticized Canada, telling TASS that the government was "bringing politics even into junior hockey," while the IIHF continues consulting national associations to determine its next steps.
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On October 30, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne ruled that Russian teams must be allowed to participate in events organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), including the World Championships. The CAS thus overturned the IIHF's decisions. The Federation banned Russian teams from competition in February 2022, following the invasion of Ukraine. Since then, the federation has extended the ban multiple times – mo…
The Toronto Star
IIHF maintains opposition to Russia’s reinstatement, silent on Canada’s position
The International Ice Hockey Federation says it remains opposed to a ruling ordering Russia's reinstatement to international hockey competition, but has stopped short of addressing Canada's refusal to allow Russian players into the country.
Winnipeg Free Press
IIHF maintains opposition to Russia's reinstatement, silent on Canada's position
The International Ice Hockey Federation says it remains opposed to a ruling ordering Russia's reinstatement to international hockey competition, but has stopped short of addressing Canada's refusal to allow Russian players into the country.
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Nov 4 : The International Ice Hockey Federation said on Wednesday it maintains its disagreement with a Court of Arbitration for Sport decision to reinstate Russian teams, warning of "significant practical and sporting challenges".The statement follows announcements from Norway, Denmark, Sweden and the Czech R
Leading ice hockey nations, sponsors oppose Russia's return
Ice hockey's governing body says the impact of a court decision forcing it to reinstate Russia presents "significant practical and sporting challenges." Several leading nations say they won't play against Russian teams.
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