The head of the IIHG Tardif said that the removal of the Russian team is not a political decision
President of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Luc Tardif explained the removal of the national teams of Russia and Belarus. His words are quoted by TASS.
Tardif said the sanctions are not political. He emphasized that the decisions are aimed at protecting competitions and athletes. “We will not allow discussions to turn into political debates. We will talk about sports and not accept any political pressure, ”added the head of the IIHF.
On March 22, the IIHF Council extended the suspension of the Russian and Belarusian national teams from tournaments. The organization said that the return of teams to the world stage is not safe. The national teams will not take part in all tournaments under the auspices of the organization until the end of the 2023/2024 season.
On February 28, 2022, 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 of the planet.
Source: Lenta
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