The former head of the IOC, Thomas Bach, spoke in favor of the return of the Russian national team to the 2027 World Hockey Championship, which will be held in Germany.
"My position is clear, it has always been clear: it is not for the states, nor for the governments to decide who, when, how, where and why can take part in sports competitions. It is necessary to maintain the autonomy and neutrality of the sport," he said.
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