Frank Lutz
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CAS orders IIHF to readmit Russian teams to international competitions
The Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned five IIHF Council resolutions and ordered the federation to admit Russian teams to affected competitions in the 2026/2027 season. The ruling affects five 2027 Ice Hockey World Championships and has drawn a strong response from the Ukrainian Hockey Federation, which plans a meeting with IIHF leadership and is preparing a protest.