The report of the return of the Russians caught Hadamczik on his way from the hospital. I am in shock, he does not understand.

Alois Hadamczik, president of the Czech Ice Hockey Association, expressed shock at the CAS decision allowing Russian teams to return during the ongoing war in Ukraine. He emphasized the need for unity among nations opposing this decision to potentially reverse it. Hadamczik, currently on sick leave, criticized the composition of the arbitration panel and reiterated that moral considerations should outweigh sports interests. He firmly opposes Russian participation in upcoming championships, highlighting the stance of other nations like Finland and Sweden. Meanwhile, the independent Russian newspaper Novaja gazeta announced its closure due to pressure from authorities, and a factory in Spain producing ammunition for Ukraine experienced an explosion, which was deemed an accident.