# Medvedev says ruling allowing Russian hockey at international events is nothing to celebrate

https://mins.news/en/item/130670

- TASS, 2026-11-05 12:58 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2213303

> Russia’s Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said he does not share the enthusiasm over the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s decision to allow Russian teams at international events. He said that, given Canada’s and similar countries’ “appalling attitude” toward Russia and its people, competing would only be a headache for Russian athletes.

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