# IIHF ‘taking the necessary steps’ to comply with Russia return ruling as Belarus ban remains

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/iihf-taking-the-necessary-steps-to-comply-with-russia-return-ruling-as-belarus-ban-remains/
- Published: 2026-11-07T21:51:40+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T22:33:31+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/iihf-taking-necessary-steps-comply-russia-return-ruling-belarus-ban-remains
- Topics: Europe, World

## Key points

- CAS ruled that Russian teams can compete in upcoming IIHF world championships.
- Belarus remains barred, and Russia’s World Juniors participation is contested.
- Several countries have threatened boycotts if they must play Russia.

## Summary

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) says it is taking steps to comply with a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling allowing Russian teams back into its world championships, while Belarus remains excluded. The decision’s first test is next month’s World Junior Championships in Alberta, where Hockey Canada and Prime Minister Mark Carney have said Russian players will not be allowed to take part.

The IIHF says it is reviewing conditions to protect its competitions, finances and the future of international hockey, and is discussing options with affected national federations, including Russia’s. Several countries, including Sweden, Finland and the Czech Republic, have said they will boycott games against Russia while the war in Ukraine continues; Germany has also suggested withdrawing from hosting the 2027 men’s championships. Russia last played in the World Juniors in 2021 and last won gold in 2011.

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