Whirlpool for Arbitration: Russia Judgment: Sports Judges Count Ice Hockey Association
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The Sports Arbitration Court (CAS) found that the International Hockey Federation (IIHF) did not provide sufficient evidence of the legal basis for removing Russian teams from international tournaments. "The CAS College found that the IIHF did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that there were legislative and regulatory grounds for not allowing Russian teams to take part. The College also noted that concerns about this issue had prev…
The ice hockey world is in turmoil after Russia's re-registration. In the midst of boycott threats, the highest sports court defends itself against criticism.
As the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled for Russia's return to international ice hockey competitions, the international ice hockey community is facing a crisis of disrupted tournament operations amidst boycotts by European countries and backlash from sponsors.
Russia is unhappy that Denmark and several other countries refuse to face the Russians in ice hockey.
The International Hockey Federation (IIHF) did not provide sufficient evidence to justify the non-admission of Russian teams to competition, as reiterated by the Press Service of the Sports Court of Arbitration (CAS), in response to criticism of the decision to return Russians.
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