The executive director of HC "Start" was fired after the match with "Kuzbass" was disrupted.

      March 7, 2026 13:15 Sports The Minister of Sports of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, Dmitry Kabailo, commented on the disruption of the playoff match of the Russian Championship in bandy at the "Trud" stadium, as a result of which Nizhny Novgorod's "Start" was awarded a technical defeat. "Such situations are certainly unacceptable and should entail personal responsibility for the leaders," the head of the regional sports ministry wrote on his Telegram channel. An internal investigation was conducted with the participation of the leadership of the Department of Physical Culture, the Center for Sports and Recreation of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, and HC "Start". As a result, organizational decisions were made. In particular, a disciplinary sanction was imposed on the director of the hockey club and the "Trud" stadium, Yuri Erofeev. Furthermore, it was decided to part ways with the executive director of "Start," Alexander Lyutov. "Currently, the execution of the duties previously assigned to him is being distributed among the current leaders of the club. The selection of a candidate to replace the position of executive director will be conducted in the format of an open competition," Kabailo reported. In conclusion, the minister apologized to the players and fans of "Start" and wished the team success in the season. Earlier, it was reported that "Start" was fined 100,000 rubles for the disruption of the match. You can read the comment from the director of the hockey club here. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+