The head of the IIHF explained the impossibility of the participation of the Russian team in the 2023 World Cup with logistics problems
President of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Luc Tardif explained the impossibility of the Russian team participating in the 2023 World Championship (WCH 2023). His words are quoted by Ilta-Sanomat.
Tardif drew attention to the problems with logistics for the Russians. “We have to make decisions regardless of the pressure. I don’t know how this is possible. Flying in the current situation is difficult,” he said. The head of the IIHF stressed that he would not allow political and moral pressure to influence the decisions of the organization.
On January 6, Tardif announced that the fate of the Russian team will be considered at the IIHF congress at the end of May, which will be held in Finland. He also stressed that the issue of participation of all teams of Russia and Belarus in the tournaments of the 2023/2024 season will be considered.
On February 28, the IIHF suspended the national teams of Russia and Belarus from participating in competitions under its auspices. Also, Russia was deprived of the right to host the 2023 World Cup and the youth championship.
Source: Lenta
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