# IIHF considers Russia's return to hockey

> IIHF faces decisions after CAS orders Russia back into ice hockey tournaments.
- Title: IIHF considers Russia's return to hockey · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: IIHF faces decisions after CAS orders Russia back into ice hockey tournaments. IIHF must allow Russian teams to compete in World Juniors and other…
- Keywords: iihf, cas, russia, world juniors, ice hockey, ukraine invasion, hockey tournaments, iihf president, franz reindl, germany, canada, russian athletes
- Source: Dw — https://dw.com/en/ice-hockey-officials-considering-options-after-cas-order-to-reinstate-russia/a-79831451?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
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- Topics: iihf, cas, russia, world juniors, ice hockey, ukraine invasion, hockey tournaments, iihf president, franz reindl, germany, canada, russian athletes
## IIHF meeting planned
IIHF president Franz Reindl called a meeting for Monday and Tuesday to implement CAS ruling allowing Russian teams back into tournaments.
## CAS ruling details
CAS ruled IIHF must allow Russian national teams to compete in ice hockey world championships after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
## Canada's position
Canada will maintain restrictions on Russian athletes at events funded by the government and explore options to hold Russia accountable.
## Germany's concerns
Germany is considering possible consequences of CAS ruling including potential loss of hosting rights for 2027 Ice Hockey World Championship.
## Russia's reaction
Russia's sports minister celebrated CAS ruling as ending discrimination in hockey and returning Russia to international competitions.
## Other federations
Ukraine, Sweden, Finland, and Czechia expressed disappointment at CAS decision to allow Russian teams back into tournaments.
## Key takeaway

IIHF must allow Russian teams to compete in World Juniors and other tournaments following CAS ruling that lifted Russia's ban after Ukraine invasion.