# CAS acknowledges hockey federations’ reaction to Russia’s right to compete

https://mins.news/en/item/130996

- TASS, 2026-11-05 16:01 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://tass.com/sports/2213451

> The Court of Arbitration for Sport said it had noted divided reactions from several hockey federations to its ruling allowing Russian national teams to compete in IIHF tournaments. CAS reiterated that its decision was based on the legal substance of the appeal and the arguments and evidence submitted by the parties.

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