The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) is discussing the possibility of the Russian team participating in the 2024 World Championship. “Match TV” Citing a source close to the IIHF leadership.
“The majority of IIHF members favor the return of Russia to the World Championships for commercial reasons. Even Canada and the USA advocate this. Against – a cell from the Czech Republic, Finland, Sweden and the Baltic states.
But if in May 2023 the decision on Russia is taken by the vote of all members at the IIHF congress, then with a high probability Russia will be extradited. The source said he realized how much profit the IIHF was missing.
On January 25, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that it is considering the possibility of allowing Russian athletes who do not support the conduct of a special operation on Ukrainian territory to participate in international competitions in a neutral status.
Recall that the International Ice Hockey Federation previously decided to exclude Russian hockey players from participation in international tournaments, even with a neutral status, and took from Russia the right to host international home competitions.
Former Austrian Minister of Sports Werner Kogler spoke Against the participation of Russian athletes in the Olympic Games – 2024.