President of the Swedish Hockey Federation Anders Larsson responded to the words of the former president of the International Hockey Federation (IIHF) that Sweden was putting pressure on the organization to exclude the Russian national team from international competitions. expressen.se.
“Russia needs to be excluded from international competitions. Sweden has a very good position in international hockey. We are just a strong player in this world,” Larsson said.
At the end of February 2022, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) appealed to international sports federations, recommending that Russian and Belarusian athletes not be allowed to participate in any competitions. At the end of 2023, the organization decided to accept Russians and Belarusians as neutral athletes. To participate, they must meet a number of requirements and be qualified.
In February 2024, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) extended the suspension of the Russian and Belarusian national teams. The organization stated that the IIHF Council will continue to monitor the situation and in May 2025 will consider the reintegration of the Russian and Belarusian national teams for the 2025/26 season.
Previously Dominik Hasek statedThat no one misses Russia at the World Cup.
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Source: Gazeta
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