CAS rejects IIHF's claim over impact of overturning Russia's hockey ban
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 6:16 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed the International Ice Hockey Federation's (IIHF) assertion that it miscalculated the backlash from lifting Russia's ban in global competitions. This ruling follows CAS's decision to reverse the IIHF's ban of the Russian Ice Hockey Federation for the 2026-27 season, citing insufficient evidence for safety concerns. In response, the IIHF faced immediate backlash from several European nations voicing their refusal to compete against Russia, and threats from sponsors regarding financial support. The IIHF later stated its frustration with the ruling while CAS emphasized its independence in decision-making, setting the stage for continuing ramifications within international hockey governance. Further details from the CAS decision are expected to be released soon.
- •CAS upheld an appeal from the Russian Ice Hockey Federation.
- •The IIHF banned Russia in response to the Ukraine invasion since 2022.
- •Several European nations and sponsors expressed strong opposition to the ruling.
- •CAS emphasized the legal nature of its ruling and the evidence provided.
- •Further details of the ruling will be published by CAS soon.
- 6:16 PMYahoo Sports — Top sports court rejects IIHF’s claim it ‘underestimated’ backlash to overturning Russia’s hockey ban
"The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has hit back at the International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) claim that it “significantly underestimated” the backlash against its decision to overturn Russia’s ban from global competition. Like most sports federations, the IIHF banned its Russian member association following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and it has been rolling over that ban on a yearly basis ever since. But last week, in an update on the various appeals it was hea
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