Head of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) Alexei Morozov In an interview with , he said that the league, after leaving the sphere of influence of the International Hockey Federation (IIHF), will be more independent in promoting hockey in Russia and around the world.
On Tuesday, a meeting was held between the KHL management and the league clubs on amendments to the federal law “On Physical Culture and Sports.” Morozov said that the KHL would remain in the Russian hockey system and interact directly with the Ministry of Sports, thereby gaining independence from the IIHF and the FHR. The KHL also proposed to the FHR to terminate the agreement on the transfer of rights to national championships.
— The KHL has been under the jurisdiction of the FHR since its creation. Why were changes necessary now?
— One of the goals of sports development in Russia is the depoliticization of international sports. Many international federations now prohibit Russian athletes and our national teams from participating in international competitions. Leaving the sphere of influence of the IIHF, we will be more independent in decisions and promotion of our sport in the country and in the world, ”Morozov said in an interview with .
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