Russia· Sergei LavrovCAS overturns IIHF ban on Russian ice hockey teams
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ordered the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) to allow Russian national teams to participate in international competitions, overturning a previous ban.
Background
Following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, many international sports federations banned Russian athletes and teams from competitions. These bans have been challenged by Russian sports bodies, leading to ongoing legal disputes regarding their participation in global events.
Quorum · collective opinions
Russian Hockey Teams to Return to International Competitions
First report 4h agoLast update 3h agoThe Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled in favor of the Russian Hockey Federation, mandating the return of Russian teams to international tournaments.
Public figures · stances & shifts
Sergei Lavrov
Minister of Foreign Affairs · Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Russia
on International Ice Hockey Federation: Russia ban overturned by CAS
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