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IIHF Rejects Russia's Return to 2027 World Championship Despite Favorable Council Ruling
IIHF Rejects Russia's Return to 2027 World Championship Despite Favorable Council Ruling
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The IIHF Council has rejected a request from the Russian Ice Hockey Federation to allow Russian national teams back into international competition for the... 30.07.2026, Sputnik India
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Russia will also be excluded from the 2027 World Juniors and U18 championships. Participation in the Women’s World Championship will be reviewed separately in November.The decision comes despite the IIHF Disciplinary Council earlier overturning the federation’s previous move to bar Russian teams from the 2026/27 season.
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IIHF Rejects Russia's Return to 2027 World Championship Despite Favorable Council Ruling
21:09 30.07.2026 (Updated: 22:06 30.07.2026) The IIHF Council has rejected a request from the Russian Ice Hockey Federation to allow Russian national teams back into international competition for the 2026/27 season.
Citing “safety, security and sporting integrity,” the federation said Russia will remain excluded from the senior World Championship, World Juniors and U18 tournaments.
Russia will also be excluded from the 2027 World Juniors and U18 championships. Participation in the Women’s World Championship will be reviewed separately in November.
The decision comes despite the IIHF Disciplinary Council earlier overturning the federation’s previous move to bar Russian teams from the 2026/27 season.
