Moscow, July 30. The Russian Hockey Federation (FHR) intends to…
Moscow, July 30. The Russian Hockey Federation (FHR) intends to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) the decision of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) to extend the suspension of the Russian national teams from international tournaments.
Consensus
- The Russian Ice Hockey Federation (ФХР) intends to appeal the IIHF's decision in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
- The IIHF has extended Russia's exclusion from international hockey competitions through 2027.
- The decision by the IIHF is criticized by ФХР as ignoring recommendations from the International Olympic Committee and contradicting the unifying purpose of sport.
- The exclusion applies to senior, junior, and youth men’s and women’s World Championships.
Points of divergence
- IIHF justified its decision based on ongoing issues with safety and integrity in sports. — m24
- FIFA allowed Russian under-15 men's and women's football teams to participate in the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in Azerbaijan from October 22 to 31. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- FHR will appeal the decision on non-allowance of national teams to participate in the 2027 World Championship — Вести
- Russian Hockey Federation will appeal to CAS the ban of national teams from IIHF tournaments — Москва 24