The International Sports Arbitration Court says Russians cannot be banned from the ice hockey World Championship

The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that Russia's ice hockey team must be allowed to participate in the upcoming World Championships, overturning previous bans by the IIHF. The CAS stated there was insufficient evidence to support the IIHF's security concerns. The IIHF expressed disappointment with the ruling, emphasizing the need for safety and integrity in competitions. The decision poses logistical challenges for the IIHF, particularly with the upcoming championships in Germany. Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the IIHF had barred Russian teams from international competitions, including the Olympics.