“The majority of IIHF members are in favor of Russia returning to the World Championships for commercial reasons.
Even Canada and the United States advocate this. Against – a cell from the Czech Republic, Finland, Sweden and the Baltic countries.
The Russian national team will take part in the first championship of the Central Asian Football Association
If the decision on Russia in May 2023 is taken by vote of all members at the IIHF Congress, then with a high probability Russia will be returned to international tournaments,” the source said.
Source: Sport

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