Ice hockey body says court-ordered Russia return poses major challenges
Ice hockey's world governing body is opposing a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling that forces it to reinstate Russia, and several leading nations say they won't play Russian teams.
Ice hockey's world governing body says a court ruling forcing it to reinstate Russia will cause "significant practical and sporting challenges," Deutsche Welle reports. In another report, DW quotes the body saying the impact of the decision was "significantly underestimated."
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled last week to overturn the body's exclusion of Russia, Al Jazeera reports. The exclusion was imposed over Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Several leading hockey nations say they will not play against Russian teams, according to DW. DW also reports that sponsors oppose Russia's return. Al Jazeera says the federation has restated its opposition to reinstatement.
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- Deutsche WelleOpposition growing to CAS-ordered Russia ice hockey reinstatementWed, Nov 4, 8:27 AM EST
- Deutsche WelleLeading ice hockey nations, sponsors oppose Russia's returnWed, Nov 4, 8:27 AM EST
- Al JazeeraIce hockey federation reiterates opposition to reinstatement of RussiaWed, Nov 4, 10:04 AM EST
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