Russian Hockey Federation (FHR) President Vladislav Tretyak, the national Russian team on the extension of the detachment of the International Hockey Federation (IIHF) after the decision to continue to defend the position of the Russian side, he said. His words lead Tass.
“A series of new talent in Russia has grown, these players can take the stage in Junior and Youth World Championships, go to an adult team and get medals in their composition. However, they are not allowed to compete with competitors from other countries, they are deprived of a very important dream for every athlete. This is a violation of the rights of hockey players, this is a violation of human rights. ”
The decision to expand the abolition of the Russian national team IIHF Accepted February 4. The national Russian team will not play in 2025 and 2026 World Championships and will also miss the Youth World Championship – 2026.
Adult World -2026 Championship will be held in Switzerland – Zurich and Friburg.
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.
Early in Sweden discretion Russia’s decision to open a IIHF case.
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Source: Gazeta
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