The Russian Ice Hockey Federation has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after the IIHF refused to reinstate Russian players in international tournaments, following a previous refusal by the IIHF Disciplinary Committee.
FIFA Council has approved eligibility for Afghanistan's women's refugee football team (Afghan Women United) to compete in official international competitions without requiring recognition from the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan Football Federation. The decision was made in Vancouver on Tuesday, marking a significant development five years after national team players fled Taliban rule following their return to power in August 2021.
