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Russia says CAS has ordered International Ice Hockey Federation to let Russian teams play its events
The ruling opens the door for Russia in five IIHF tournaments after the court said security concerns were not backed by enough evidence.
- On Friday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ordered the International Ice Hockey Federation to admit Russian national teams to five international championships for the 2026-27 season, overturning the federation's ban.
- The International Ice Hockey Federation had excluded Russian and Belarusian teams since February 2022 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, citing concerns over participant safety and competition integrity.
- Arbitration judges found the IIHF's safety arguments "not supported by sufficient evidence," prompting the federation to express disappointment while committing to comply with the court's immediate order.
- IIHF President Franz Reindl faces urgent operational challenges as the men's world junior championship in Alberta begins December 26 with schedules already finalized without Russian participation.
- National hockey federations in Germany and Sweden remain opposed to the return, while Canada's government expressed disappointment as Russia's invasion of Ukraine stretches toward its fifth year.
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