Russia says CAS has ordered International Ice Hockey Federation to let Russian teams play its events
- 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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