# Opposition grows to CAS-ordered return of Russia to ice hockey

https://mins.news/en/item/129080

- DW, 2026-11-04 13:27 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/opposition-growing-to-cas-ordered-russia-ice-hockey-reinstatement/a-79853742?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The International Ice Hockey Federation said the impact of a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling requiring Russia’s return to international play had been “significantly underestimated.” Canada and several European countries say they will not play Russian teams, while Germany has raised doubts about hosting its tournament.

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