# Ice hockey-Ice hockey federation reiterates opposition to Russian reinstatement

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ice-hockey-ice-hockey-federation-reiterates-opposition-to-russian-reinstatement/
- Published: 2026-11-04T13:49:38+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T10:06:01+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/ice-hockey-ice-hockey-federation-reiterates-opposition-russian-reinstatement-6524456
- Topics: Europe, World

## Key points

- The IIHF continues to oppose Russia’s reinstatement.
- Six countries say they will not play Russian teams.
- Canada will exclude Russia and Belarus from its junior championship.

## Summary

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) says it still opposes reinstating Russian teams, despite a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling that overturned their exclusion from international competition. The dispute has put next year’s men’s World Championship in Germany in doubt, as several countries say they will not play Russia.

The IIHF cited visa and entry requirements, security, logistics and the effect on competition formats as practical and sporting challenges. Norway, Denmark, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Latvia and Finland have said their teams will refuse to play Russia; Turku has also threatened to withdraw as a host for the 2028 World Junior Championship. Canada says Russia and Belarus will be barred from the upcoming junior tournament in Alberta, prompting criticism from Russian officials.

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