CAS ruling clears Russia to return to international ice hockey competitions

The Court of Arbitration for Sport issued a ruling allowing Russia to return to international ice hockey, according to the report. The International Ice Hockey Federation had previously banned Russia from its competitions following the country's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

The International Ice Hockey Federation had banned Russia from its competitions following its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
From The Athletic

Why it matters

For media: Russia's return to IIHF events could affect broadcasting and rights considerations for major international tournaments.

For athletes: Russian ice hockey players who were barred from international competition may now be eligible to compete under their national federation again.

Read the full story at The Athletic

Sources

The Athletic: Russia allowed to return to international hockey after CAS ruling
Front Office Sports · Eli Kronenberg: Russia Allowed Back Into International Hockey After Court Overturns Ban
Defector · Barry Petchesky: Russia Is Coming Back To International Hockey

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