René Fasel did not shy away from Putin’s troops already in his IIHF years. Jarno Jew
Long -term leader in international hockey René Fasel turned 75 this week. In his last years, Fasel, who has been upset, has moved to Russia.
The Russian State News Site Tass interviewed Faselia on the anniversary. At the same time, the Swiss opened his views on international hockey.
Fasel was asked what he thought about the Swedish Ice Hockey Association boss Anders Larsson fresh opening. The participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in next winter’s Olympics is still open.
IIHF said he had only closed Russia and Belarus out of their tournaments in 2025-26.
Tass, for his part, told Fasel Larsson had said that Sweden would not boycott tournaments if Russia could participate. TASS apparently referred to the Olympics.
– Larsson is a member of the IIHF Board of Directors. Hope his words would lead to something. I believe that people are finally beginning to understand what is meant when they say that politics and sport should not be confused, Fasel replied.
Then Fasel glowed Vladimir Putin Developed by the future races that measure in different e-sports.
– I really liked the atmosphere of the race. There were a lot of creative, young people. I believe that something great can become from those races.
The Swiss is clearly Russian. He is currently working in the KHL Referee Committee in expert positions. He annoyed Tassi that KHL judges are the world’s best.
Fasel told Tass that he used to celebrate birthdays in the family circle.
“All Russian friends have called or sent congratulations,” Fasel said.
Fasel chaired the International Ice Hockey Association from 1994 to 2021.