The Latvian Hockey Federation Vistors Koziols General Manager of the International Hockey Federation Council (IIHF) member shared thoughts about whether the new US President Donald Trump can affect Russia’s return to international competitions. His words lead “Sport-Express”.
“If someone says that Trump can keep the world championships safely, I will be very happy. It would be great! But I think Trump is a little busy. I do not think you will participate in world championships ..
Luke Tardif, President of the International Hockey Federation, said the problem of participation of the Russian National Hockey team to the 2026 Olympics will be evaluated at the beginning of February.
In the spring of 2022, the International Hockey Federation decided to remove Russian players from participating in international tournaments even in neutral status, and the organization also took the right to organize the home youth world championship in 2023. In March 2023, IIHF expanded the abolition of the 2023/24 season.
January 31, President of the Swedish Hockey Association, International Hockey Federation (IIHF) Board Member Anders Larson announcedIf the Swedish national team is allowed for these tournaments, the Russian team is allowed to boycott the winter Olympic games and the World Cup.
Ukraine before I asked Expand the removal of the Russian national hockey team.
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Source: Gazeta
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