Luc Tardif, President of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), expressed his hope that the national teams of Russia and Belarus will return as soon as possible to participate in international competitions. Transmits words “Sport Express”.
“I hope that Belarus and Russia will return as soon as possible. This will mean that the reintegration conditions as well as the security guarantee will be met.”
A day ago, it became known that the IIHF extended the suspension of the Russian team from international tournaments for the 2023/24 season.
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.
Previously reportedThat the IIHF will address the issue of accepting Russian and Belarusian hockey players in March 2024.