Russia says CAS has ordered International Ice Hockey Federation to let Russian teams play its events
CAS said security concerns were not backed by sufficient evidence, clearing Russia for five IIHF tournaments and raising scheduling issues for hosts.
- 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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The Russian national ice hockey teams will once again participate in competitions under the auspices of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) starting this season, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) has ruled. The IIHF expressed regret over the decision in a press release on its website.
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