Tretyak accused IIHF of violating human rights due to the removal of the Russian national team
The President of the Russian Hockey Federation (FHR) Vladislav Tretyak appreciated the extension of sanctions by the International Hockey Federation (IIHF). His words are given by TASS.
Tretyak accused IIHF of violating human rights and hockey player. “A whole generation of new talents has grown in Russia, these players could perform at the junior and youth world championships, make their way to an adult team and take medals in its composition. But they are not allowed to compete with rivals from other countries, they are deprived of a dream that is so important for every athlete, ”he said, adding that the FHR will continue to defend the interests of Russian sports.
On February 4, IIHF decided to prevent the Russian team for the 2026 World Cup for security reasons. At the same time, the decision to speak the team at the Olympic Games-2026 will be made after the election of the President of the International Olympic Committee in March 2025.
Russian hockey players have not been participating in international tournaments since the end of February 2022. The last major competition for the Russians was the Olympic Games – 2022, where the team won silver medals.
Source: Lenta
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