# Russian Hockey Federation appeals national team's ban to CAS and IIHF

The Russian Ice Hockey Federation has filed appeals with the Court of Arbitration for Sport and the IIHF disciplinary council against the national team's exclusion from international tournaments.

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The Russian Ice Hockey Federation (FHR) announced on its website that it had filed appeals against the exclusion of the national team from international tournaments, submitting complaints to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne and to the disciplinary council of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). [^1]

On July 30, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced a decision to extend Russia's suspension from international tournaments until 2027. [^2]

Vladislav Tretiak, President of the Russian Hockey Federation and a deputy in the State Duma, warned Alexander Ovechkin about the difficulties of working in the State Duma. [^3]

On 2026-07-07, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) canceled its recommendations to international federations and organizers of international sporting events regarding restrictions on the participation of Russians in these events. [^4]

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced that Russian teams would not participate in the 2027 World Championship, citing reasons of safety and the integrity of sport. [^5]

The IIHF Council re-analyzed the Russian Ice Hockey Federation's request to enter Russian teams in the IIHF Men's World Championship 2027, IIHF Women's World Championship 2027, IIHF World Junior Championship 2027, and IIHF U18 Men's and Women's World Championships 2027. [^6]

The RHF press office announced the filing of the appeal in a statement released on Tuesday. [^7]

Lyusienkov predicted that the Kazakhstani team would be removed from the tournament to make room for Belarusian teams if Russia returns. [^8]

Russian journalist Lyusienkov stated on his Telegram channel that the most probable solution for the Russian team's return is competing in a neutral status at the 2027 World Championships in Germany. [^9]

The Russian Hockey Federation was excluded from IIHF competitions on February 28, 2022, and the ban was extended in late July 2026. [^10]

## What this stands on

1. The Russian Ice Hockey Federation (FHR) announced on its website that it had filed appeals against the exclusion of the national team from international tournaments, submitting complaints to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne and to the disciplinary council of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). (Lenta.ru, News)
2. On July 30, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced a decision to extend Russia's suspension from international tournaments until 2027. (TASS, News)
3. Vladislav Tretiak, President of the Russian Hockey Federation and a deputy in the State Duma, warned Alexander Ovechkin about the difficulties of working in the State Duma. (Lenta.ru, News)
4. On 2026-07-07, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) canceled its recommendations to international federations and organizers of international sporting events regarding restrictions on the participation of Russians in these events. (Lenta.ru, News)
5. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced that Russian teams would not participate in the 2027 World Championship, citing reasons of safety and the integrity of sport. (Lenta.ru, News)
6. The IIHF Council re-analyzed the Russian Ice Hockey Federation's request to enter Russian teams in the IIHF Men's World Championship 2027, IIHF Women's World Championship 2027, IIHF World Junior Championship 2027, and IIHF U18 Men's and Women's World Championships 2027. (TASS, News)
7. The RHF press office announced the filing of the appeal in a statement released on Tuesday. (TASS, News)
8. Lyusienkov predicted that the Kazakhstani team would be removed from the tournament to make room for Belarusian teams if Russia returns. (Przegląd Sportowy, News)
9. Russian journalist Lyusienkov stated on his Telegram channel that the most probable solution for the Russian team's return is competing in a neutral status at the 2027 World Championships in Germany. (Przegląd Sportowy, News)
10. The Russian Hockey Federation was excluded from IIHF competitions on February 28, 2022, and the ban was extended in late July 2026. (Przegląd Sportowy, News)

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