# Russia’s international hockey ban lifted, prompting backlash from IIHF, other countries: ‘Incomprehensible’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/russias-international-hockey-ban-lifted-prompting-backlash-from-iihf-other-countries-incomprehensible/
- Published: 2026-10-30T22:30:38+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-30T23:14:43+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/russia-international-hockey-ban-lifted-prompting-backlash-iihf-countries-incomprehensible
- Topics: Europe, World

## Key points

- CAS ruled Russian teams can return to IIHF competitions.
- The IIHF and several countries object to the decision.
- The World Juniors will be the first tournament affected.

## Summary

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has overturned the IIHF’s decision to exclude Russian teams, ruling they may compete in next year’s men’s and women’s world championships. The ruling challenges a ban imposed after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 and has drawn objections from the IIHF, Ukraine and several other countries.

CAS said there was insufficient evidence to support the IIHF’s security concerns. The federation said it disagreed and had acted to protect participants and competition integrity; Ukraine’s hockey federation said the risks had intensified. Canada also opposes Russia’s participation while the invasion continues and said it will maintain restrictions at some government-funded events. The World Juniors will be the first tournament affected, while Germany is due to host next year’s World Championships.

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