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CAS defends Russian hockey reinstatement, says IIHF failed to justify ban

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The Canadian Press. (2026, November 5). CAS defends Russian hockey reinstatement, says IIHF failed to justify ban. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/cas-defends-russian-hockey-reinstatement-says-iihf-failed-to-justify-ban/article_44453134-dc12-5aa8-a88a-6503d6ccb803.html

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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) defended its decision to reinstate Russian hockey teams into international competition, stating that the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) failed to present sufficient evidence justifying a continued ban. This ruling follows Russia’s and Belarus’s exclusion from international hockey since 2022 due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. CAS emphasized that the IIHF did not adequately support its concerns regarding security and competition integrity, leading to criticism from some European federations who threatened boycotts if Russia were allowed back into play.

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The Court of Arbitration for Sport defended its decision to reinstate Russia to international hockey competition Thursday, saying the ruling was based strictly on the legal arguments and evidence presented. asserted

ruling → defend → arguments

In a statement acknowledging the divisive reaction to last week’s ruling, CAS said the International Ice Hockey Federation failed to provide sufficient evidence to justify continuing its ban on Russian teams. asserted

Federation → acknowledge → teams

Russian and Belarusian teams have been barred from international hockey since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. asserted

teams → bar → 2022

CAS said the IIHF did not make a strong enough case to support its concerns about bringing Russia back into competition or allowing Russian players to compete as neutral athletes. asserted

players → say → athletes

The statement comes after Prime Minister Mark Carney declared Tuesday that Russian players would not be permitted to compete at next month’s world junior hockey championship in Edmonton and Red Deer, AB. asserted

players → come → Edmonton

The IIHF has opposed Russia’s immediate reinstatement, citing security, logistical and competitive concerns, while several European hockey federations have said their teams would refuse to face Russia. asserted

teams → oppose → Russia

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 5, 2026. asserted

report → publish → Press

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