International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) President Luc Tardif responded to information that Israel suspects Russia’s involvement in the suspension of the national team from tournaments under the auspices of the IIFH. His words guide the way RIA News.
“These accusations are unfounded,” Tardif said.
On January 11, 2023, the IIHF Council suspended the Israeli team from international tournaments in order to ensure the safety of participants. Print Report reportedOn the Israeli side, there are suspicions that Russian Pavel Bure, who is on the IIHF council, is linked to the suspension of the national team. And this decision is revenge for Russia’s exclusion from international competitions due to SVO.
In the spring of 2022, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) decided to ban Russian players from participating in international tournaments, even with neutral status, and the organization also stripped Russia of the right to host the youth world championship at home in 2023. .
In March 2023, the IIHF extended the suspension for the 2023/24 season. Tardif also announced that the IIHF Council will return to the issue of accepting the Russian and Belarusian national teams in March 2024.
Formerly in the State Duma in the name The absurdity of Israel’s suspicions of Russian involvement in the dismissal.