Court Overturns Ban, Allowing Russian Ice Hockey Teams Back into IIHF Events
Russia's ice hockey teams will be allowed to participate in International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) events, such as the world championships, after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, overturned previous exclusions.
Tyler Longview, TX, October 30, 2026 —
Russian national ice hockey teams will once again be eligible to compete in International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) events, following a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The ruling, issued from Lausanne, Switzerland, overturns prior exclusions that had prevented Russian teams from participating in international competitions, including world championships.
The specific date of the CAS ruling was not provided. Details regarding the timeline or nature of the previous exclusions that were challenged and overturned were also not detailed in the available information.
The International Ice Hockey Federation had previously barred Russian teams from its events. The Court of Arbitration for Sport, recognized as the world’s foremost sports tribunal, has now reversed that decision. This development means Russian ice hockey squads can seek to rejoin global tournaments sanctioned by the IIHF. The full implications and the specific IIHF events Russian teams may now enter were not elaborated upon.
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