Russia Back on Ice: Court Overturns Hockey Ban
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has lifted Russia's ban from international hockey competitions. The court ruled that the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) did not provide enough evidence to justify its security concerns. The decision clears Russia to compete in upcoming world championships. The ruling has drawn sharp criticism from the IIHF and other countries, who called the decision "incomprehensible."