RIHF representatives received state awards

A ceremony presenting state and departmental awards was held at the Russian Ministry of Sport on 15 April.

Representatives of the Russian Ice Hockey Federation (RIHF) were recognised for their contributions to the development of physical culture and sport, as well as their work in the national ice hockey system.

The awards were presented by Mikhail Degtyaryov, the Russian Minister of Sport.

The "Excellent Physical Culture" award was presented to Roman Rotenberg, the First Vice President of the RIHF and head coach of the Russia 25 team. The title of "Honoured Worker of Physical Culture of the Russian Federation" was awarded to Pavel Sheruimov, the Head of the RIHF's Department of the National Ice Hockey Industry, Technology, Innovation and Education. Anatoly Barinov, the Deputy Chairman of the RIHF's All-Russian Referees' Collegium, was awarded the Certificate of Honour of the President of the Russian Federation, and Militsa Yasenetskaya, the Deputy Head of the RIHF Referees' Training and Methodology Centre, received a presidential commendation.

The RIHF congratulates everyone with their awards, thanking them for their key contributions to the development of our sport!