Bure: We will appeal the IIHF verdict about the prevention of the 2026 World Cup
The winner of the Olympic Games in the Russian national team Pavel Bure spoke about the defense of Russia’s admission to tournaments to the International Hockey Federation (IIHF). His words are given by Match TV.
Bure said that he managed to perform at the meeting several times, explaining the position of Russia and his personal opinion. He proposed to solve all safety issues called IIHF the main reason for the removal due to the Russian side.
“I voiced this position – and gave many examples. That more than 50 players are in the National Hockey League (NHL). That recently the swimmers were allowed to the Hungarian World Cup … I explained that I did not see any worries about security here: “But if you see problems, we will pay this security,” Bure noted.
He emphasized that the Russian side will appeal the IIHF verdict about the prevention of the World Cup – 2026. The appeal will be filed before May 20, 2025. “Everyone expects a positive decision from the main politicians of the world. When a shift in politics goes, then it will happen in hockey, ”added Bure.
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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