Russia says CAS has ordered International Ice Hockey Federation to let Russian teams play its events
CAS said Russia can return to IIHF competition after finding insufficient evidence for the ban, prompting boycott threats from several federations and sponsors.
- On October 30, the Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned the International Ice Hockey Federation's ban on Russian national teams, ruling the federation lacked sufficient evidence to support security-based exclusions for the 2026-27 season.
- The IIHF had barred Russian teams following the country's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, citing safety and security concerns that the CAS panel unanimously found were not supported by sufficient evidence.
- Six European nations—Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Latvia, and Czechia—announced boycotts of games against Russia, while major sponsors AJ Products and Nokian Tyres threatened to withdraw support if the team participates.
- The IIHF expressed disappointment with the ruling, acknowledging 'significant practical implications' for tournament schedules, security measures, and logistics for upcoming events including the men's world championship in Germany.
- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Canada is examining options regarding Russia's participation in the World Junior Championship, scheduled to begin in Alberta on December 26.
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At the end of October, the Arbitral Court of Sport ordered the re-entry of the Russians into ice hockey, a decision regretted by many federations, such as Norway, which will not be able to participate in the Junior Worlds.
The Russians' return to world sports began one by one through some sports, while some countries stood watching that return.
Russia was excluded from the World Ice Hockey Association in 2022. Now, the International Sports Court (CAS) decided that Russian teams will be allowed to participate in international competitions again.
The World Hockey Championships in Germany are facing a boycott of several nations and sponsors because of Russia's possible participation. The Federal Government is putting this in a dilemma. By Felix Jakobs.
German government wants to keep ice hockey worlds as Russia’s return leads to boycott
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