Fetisov called the IIHF decision on the prevention of the Russian national team to the World Cup-2026 expected
Two -time Olympic champion and State Duma deputy Vyacheslav Fetisov appreciated the decision of the International Hockey Federation (IIHF) to prevent the Russian national team for the 2026 World Cup. His words are given by Odds.ru.
Fetisov called the decision expected, while noting that “we will return in the future.” “You need to return only with a anthem and a flag, and not go about the occasion. Because this is the Russian national team, she does not need handouts, ”he said.
The prevention of the Russian national team for the World Cup-2026 became known earlier than February 4. The decision to admit the team for the Olympics-2026 will be made by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after the election of the president of the organization.
IIHF extended the removal of the national teams of Russia and Belarus for the season-2024/2025. For the first time, restrictions were introduced in February 2022.
Source: Lenta
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