Russia says CAS has ordered International Ice Hockey Federation to let Russian teams play its events
- On Friday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned International Ice Hockey Federation decisions excluding Russian teams from 2026-27 events, including world championships.
- While the IIHF has barred Russian teams since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the Court cited a lack of sufficient evidence to support the federation's security concerns.
- Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyaryov wrote on Telegram that the Court "recognized the demands of the Russian Hockey Federation on key points as justified."
- The ruling presents an immediate challenge for IIHF President Franz Reindl, whose home country Germany hosts the men's world championship next year.
- Despite the Court's decision, the IIHF expressed disappointment and maintains its exclusion decisions were necessary for safety; the ruling did not address whether Russia must compete as neutral athletes.
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