Russian hockey teams allowed to compete in international tournaments after sports court ruling
The Court of Arbitration for Sport lifted a ban on Russian hockey teams from international competitions, permitting their return to the World Championship in Germany in May 2027.
- The Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned an IIHF ban on Russian teams from world championships.
- The IIHF stated that previous restrictions were necessary for participant safety and competition integrity.
- Russian national hockey teams have been barred from international competitions since the Russian attack on Ukraine in 2022.
- The International Ice Hockey Federation does not agree with the ruling.
- The TAS cited a lack of sufficient evidence to support the IIHF's security concerns.
- Russia could compete at next May’s World Championship in Germany.
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