The 'agenda of optimistic expectations' is complemented by today's hockey news: CAS required the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) to admit Russian teams to international competitions. According to the court's ruling, the IIHF is obliged to ensure the participation of Russian teams in relevant tournaments in the 2026/27 season. "The CAS decision puts an end to this issue, as it is final and cannot be appealed," said the head of the Ministry of Sports, Mikhail Degtyarev. Since I try to be as careful as possible with 'optimistic expectations', I will remind everyone of the recent situation with our gymnasts. When the Russian team was allowed to compete but in the end, several top athletes were denied visas. Given that the next tournament is in Canada, I wouldn't be surprised that they could repeat the tricks of the Dutch there especially given the political "orientation" of Canada. I'd be happy to be wrong, of course, in my disbelief on a case-by-case basis. Sheinin in Max.

The 'agenda of optimistic expectations' is complemented by today's hockey news: CAS required the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) to admit Russian teams to international competitions. According to the court's ruling, the IIHF is obliged to ensure the participation of Russian teams in relevant tournaments in the 2026/27 season. "The CAS decision puts an end to this issue, as it is final and cannot be appealed," said the head of the Ministry of Sports, Mikhail Degtyarev. Since I try to be as careful as possible with 'optimistic expectations', I will remind everyone of the recent situation with our gymnasts. When the Russian team was allowed to compete but in the end, several top athletes were denied visas. Given that the next tournament is in Canada, I wouldn't be surprised that they could repeat the tricks of the Dutch there especially given the political "orientation" of Canada. I'd be happy to be wrong, of course, in my disbelief on a case-by-case basis. Sheinin in Max.