# Germany’s AfD and Left Party call for Russia to be allowed to compete in Ice Hockey World Championship despite government opposition

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/germanys-afd-and-left-party-call-for-russia-to-be-allowed-to-compete-in-ice-hockey-world-championship-despite-government-opposition/
- Published: 2026-11-11T17:20:26+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T18:43:10+00:00
- Original publisher: Meduza
- Original article: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/11/11/germany-s-afd-and-left-party-call-for-russia-to-be-allowed-to-compete-in-ice-hockey-world-championship-despite-government-opposition
- Topics: Entertainment, Europe, Government, Politics, TV, World

## Key points

- AfD and The Left support Russia’s return to international hockey.
- Germany is scheduled to host the championship in May.
- The government has not ruled out withdrawing as host.

## Summary

Germany’s Alternative for Germany and Left Party have backed allowing Russia’s national ice hockey team to return to international competition, including the world championship Germany is due to host in May. Their support challenges the German government’s opposition and adds pressure to a dispute over whether the tournament can proceed with Russia taking part.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled in late October that Russia should compete under its own flag and anthem. Germany’s government has called Russian participation virtually impossible for sporting and economic reasons, and has not ruled out withdrawing as host; some national teams have also threatened to refuse to play Russia. The two opposition parties together hold 214 of the Bundestag’s 630 seats.

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