IIHF says it will determine Russia’s eligibility on a tournament-by-tournament basis next season
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) will assess Russia's eligibility to participate in tournaments on a case-by-case basis for the 2026-27 season. This decision follows Russia's ban from IIHF events since its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Meanwhile, Belarus has been reintegrated into certain youth and women's events after a period of exclusion due to its support for Russia.
- ▪Russia has been banned from IIHF tournaments since February 2022 due to its invasion of Ukraine.
- ▪The IIHF will evaluate Russia's participation on an event-by-event basis starting in the 2026-27 season.
- ▪Belarus has been reintegrated into under-18 and women's events after being barred for supporting Russia.
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Open this photo in gallery:Russian players celebrate during the 2021 world championship in Latvia.Oksana Dzadan/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe International Ice Hockey Federation said Friday it will determine the status of Russia’s participation on an event-by-event basis for the 2026-27 season.Russia has been banned from participating in any of the tournaments run by the sport’s governing body since invading Ukraine in February 2022.
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