Court of Arbitration for Sport Rules Russian Teams Can Compete in IIHF Events
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, has ruled that Russian teams must be allowed to compete in International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) events, including the world championships, reversing previous exclusions for the 2026-27 season.
Topeka, KS, October 30, 2026 — The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has issued a ruling that will permit Russian teams to participate in International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) events. The decision, made in Lausanne, Switzerland, reverses prior exclusions that had barred Russian teams from international competitions, including the IIHF World Championships.
According to the ruling, Russian teams are now slated to be allowed to compete starting from the 2026-27 season. This decision overturns the International Ice Hockey Federation’s previous stance, which had prohibited Russian participation in its events. Specific details regarding the IIHF’s original exclusion policies and the precise grounds for the CAS ruling were not elaborated upon in the provided information.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport is the world’s leading sports law institution, offering dispute resolution services through arbitration and mediation. Its decisions are binding on the parties involved in a dispute. The IIHF, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is the governing body for international ice hockey.
The timeline for the implementation of this ruling extends to the 2026-27 season. No immediate reactions from the IIHF or Russian ice hockey authorities were detailed in the provided summary.
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