The Court of Arbitration for Sport restored the right of hockey teams in Russia to participate in international tournaments, but many countries are threatening to boycott matches with the Russians, deny visas to athletes or cancel competitions. This poses challenges for the secondHF, which risks facing championship cancellations and legal consequences for not complying with CAS decisions. As things stand today in world hockey. In the material "Essentia". What exactly did the sports court decide? CAS is considered an appeal by the Russian Ice Hockey Federation against the IIHF's decision to extend the ineligibility of the national teams of Russia and Belarus for the 2026/27 season due to safety. The arbitrators (Italy, Egypt, Great Britain) admitted that the IIHF's safety arguments were not supported by sufficient evidence to limit the rights of athletes by nationality. The decision took effect immediately. Russia admits: World Cup (Canada, 26.12.2026–05.01.2027), World Cup U18 (girls, Czech Republic, 08-16.01.2027), World Cup U18 (boys, USA, 22.04-02.05.2027), World Cup (Germany, 14-30.05.27), World Cup (women, Canada, November 20). The Women's World Cup in Denmark (from 06.11) officially refers to the 2025/26 season. How did the IIHF respond? The IIHF said it was disappointed by the CAS decision but pledged to abide by it, warning that "significant practical consequences" had not been taken into account by the court. A week later, the organization added that the immediate return of the Russian teams consisted of visa and entry requirements, security measures, logistics, competition formats and lack of time. The IIHF did not put specific measures. Does the IIHF have to abide by the CAS decision? The IIHF is obliged to follow the decisions of the CAS as the supreme body of the Olympic system, otherwise it faces exclusion (like the IBA in boxing, whose place was taken by World Boxing). Renewal is possible only in the Swiss Federal Court and only for proctoral violations; In the case of FHR IIHF itself refused the challenge in Switzerland.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport restored the right of hockey teams in Russia to participate in international tournaments, but many countries are threatening to boycott matches with the Russians, deny visas to athletes or cancel competitions. This poses challenges for the secondHF, which risks facing championship cancellations and legal consequences for not complying with CAS decisions. As things stand today in world hockey. In the material "Essentia". What exactly did the sports court decide? CAS is considered an appeal by the Russian Ice Hockey Federation against the IIHF's decision to extend the ineligibility of the national teams of Russia and Belarus for the 2026/27 season due to safety. The arbitrators (Italy, Egypt, Great Britain) admitted that the IIHF's safety arguments were not supported by sufficient evidence to limit the rights of athletes by nationality. The decision took effect immediately. Russia admits: World Cup (Canada, 26.12.2026–05.01.2027), World Cup U18 (girls, Czech Republic, 08-16.01.2027), World Cup U18 (boys, USA, 22.04-02.05.2027), World Cup (Germany, 14-30.05.27), World Cup (women, Canada, November 20). The Women's World Cup in Denmark (from 06.11) officially refers to the 2025/26 season. How did the IIHF respond? The IIHF said it was disappointed by the CAS decision but pledged to abide by it, warning that "significant practical consequences" had not been taken into account by the court. A week later, the organization added that the immediate return of the Russian teams consisted of visa and entry requirements, security measures, logistics, competition formats and lack of time. The IIHF did not put specific measures. Does the IIHF have to abide by the CAS decision? The IIHF is obliged to follow the decisions of the CAS as the supreme body of the Olympic system, otherwise it faces exclusion (like the IBA in boxing, whose place was taken by World Boxing). Renewal is possible only in the Swiss Federal Court and only for proctoral violations; In the case of FHR IIHF itself refused the challenge in Switzerland.