The International Hockey Federation did not provide a reason why it was impossible for the Russians to participate in the tournaments. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) noted that the IIHF did not approve the legal grounds for refusing the participation of Russian teams, despite concerns previously raised within the organization itself. CAS also noted the controversial response of several hockey associations to the decision to admit Russian teams, stressing that it makes decisions solely on the basis of the legal substance of the evidence presented. More news from Britain in Max.