Ice hockey-IIHF files challenge with CAS over decision to reinstate Russia, media reports say

Nov 13 (Reuters) – The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has filed a challenge with the Court ​of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over ‌its ruling to reinstate Russian teams in next year’s world championships, according to media reports on Friday. The Athletic and ‌TSN ​reported that the ⁠governing body’s challenge is ⁠based on the non-disclosure of ties to Russia by two of the three CAS panel members ​involved in the decision. The IIHF and CAS did not immediately ⁠respond to requests ⁠for comment from Reuters. The Lausanne-based court ​last month ordered the IIHF to ​admit Russian teams to five upcoming ‌tournaments, beginning with the World Junior Championship in Alberta that runs from December 26 to January ⁠5. Canada said this week it will prevent Russian athletes and officials from entering the ⁠country for ‌the upcoming World Junior ⁠Championship, regardless of whether ​they ‌already hold valid visas. Norway, Denmark, ​Sweden, ⁠Finland, Latvia and the Czech Republic have also previously said they would refuse to compete against Russia. (Reporting by Nicole Fernandes in Toronto; Editing by ​Stephen Coates)