“The IHF Council decided to have not been time for the repr integration of Russian and Belarus national team and clubs from both countries under the auspices of IIHF,” HINA reports.
They added that “continue to follow the situation”, and will review their decision in May 2026. years, a few months before the start of the hockey season 2026/27.
The Russian hockey alliance has already announced an appeal.
“More than 50 Russians plays in NHL, and swimmers, chessists and many representatives of other sports participate in international competitions,” Pavel Bure, a special representative of the Russian hockey federation for international affairs.
The winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo are scheduled from 6. to 22. February.
(Vijesti.ba / Fena)
