IIHF, various hockey feds respond to CAS decision on Russia

“While the IIHF respects the authority of CAS and will act in accordance with its ruling, the outcome does not remove the concerns that informed its assessments,” it says,

“The ruling also has significant practical implications for competitions already at an advanced stage of preparation. Changes to participation require extensive coordination with the relevant Member National Associations, organizing committees and host authorities, including a review of competition formats, schedules, travel and accommodation arrangements, and safety and security measures. These decisions made by CAS do not consider the practical elements which cannot be implemented immediately.”

In addition to the almost here World Juniors, the ruling concerns Russian participation in the following championships:

IIHF Men’s World Championship 2027
IIHF Women’s World Championship 2027 (November 2027)
IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship 2027
IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship 2027

The IIHF notes it will urgently assess the steps and time required to give effect to the ruling and address its operational consequences.

“The safety of all participants and the integrity of each championship will remain central to this work.”

rdnewsNOW has reached out to Hockey Canada for comment, but we are yet to hear back.

Meanwhile, several other international hockey federations have released statements, seen below courtesy TSN:

The Hockey Federation of Ukraine, meanwhile, said it respects the authority and status of the CAS, but also expresses deep indignation at such a decision being made in the conditions of a full-scale war. Its full statement is here.

It was just this past July when the IIHF reiterated that Russia would remain on the outside looking in after a decision from its own council.

by Josh Hall

IIHF, various hockey feds respond to CAS decision on Russia

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