Court of Arbitration for Sport Overturns IIHF Ban on Russian Teams
Russia teams have been permitted to compete in International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) events, including world championships, after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overturned prior IIHF decisions that had excluded them.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, October 30, 2026 — The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) will now permit Russian teams to participate in its events, including world championships, following a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
The CAS has overturned previous IIHF decisions that had excluded Russian national teams from participating in international competitions. This ruling allows Russian athletes and teams to return to IIHF-sanctioned events.
The specific timeline for the return of Russian teams to competition was not detailed in the information provided. Similarly, the exact nature of the prior IIHF decisions and the grounds for the original exclusion were not specified.
This development signifies a change in the IIHF’s stance regarding the participation of Russian teams in international ice hockey. The Court of Arbitration for Sport’s intervention has led to the reversal of the previous exclusionary measures.
Further details regarding the scope of the CAS ruling and the immediate implementation by the IIHF are expected.
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