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CAS orders IIHF to reinstate Russian ice hockey teams

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has overturned the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) ban on Russian teams, ordering their reinstatement for the 2026-2027 season. The ruling follows an appeal by the Russian Ice Hockey Federation, with the court finding that the IIHF failed to provide sufficient evidence to support its claims that Russian participation posed a security risk.

The decision applies to several major international tournaments, including the World Junior Championship in Canada, the U18 Women’s World Championship in Czechia, the U18 Men’s World Championship in the USA, the 2027 Men’s World Championship in Germany, and the 2027 Women’s World Championship in Canada.

The IIHF expressed disappointment with the verdict, maintaining that the suspension was necessary to ensure participant safety and competition integrity. While the federation intends to respect the CAS authority, it noted that the ruling creates significant logistical and practical challenges for organizers, as many tournament formats and schedules were already finalized.

Reactions have been mixed globally. The Russian Ministry of Sport welcomed the decision, while the German Ice Hockey Federation (DEB) and Hockey Canada expressed strong opposition. The Swedish government has also called on the European Union to tighten visa rules for Russian and Belarusian athletes.

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Anders Larsson · Court of Arbitration for Sport · Czech Ice Hockey Association · Czech Ice Hockey Federation · Frank H. Lutz · German Ice Hockey Federation · Germany · Giulio Palermo · Hockey Canada · International Ice Hockey Federation · Mikhail Degtyarev · Mikhail Degtyaryov

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Sverige bör bojkotta hockey-VM [www.fagersta-posten.se]
Vraćaju se ruski hokejaši! [lat.sputnikportal.rs]