IIHF bars Russia from multiple world championships in 2027
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 8:56 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The International Ice Hockey Federation announced that Russia will not participate in four world championships in 2027, following a council review. The ban stems from ongoing safety, security, and sporting integrity concerns, particularly related to the country's actions in Ukraine. Banned events include the world junior championships and the under-18 men’s and women’s tournaments. A decision on the women’s world championships will be announced in November. This decision extends the ongoing suspension of Russian teams from international competition since February 2022.
- •Russia barred from the 2027 world junior championships.
- •Ban includes 2027 world championships and under-18 events.
- •Decision based on safety and integrity concerns.
- •Announcement follows earlier IIHF review.
- •Further eligibility discussions expected in November.
- 9:41 PMESPN NHL — IIHF bars Russia from 4 tournaments in 2027
- 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — IIHF says Russia will remain barred from four world championship tournaments in 2027
"The International Ice Hockey Federation said Thursday that Russia will not be allowed to participate in four tournaments next year after a review by the organization’s council. The IIHF cited ongoing safety, security and sporting integrity concerns in its announcement. The sport's governing body said in May it would determine Russia’s eligibility on a case-by-case basis.
"The International Ice Hockey Federation said Russia will not be allowed to participate in four tournaments next year after a review by the organization's council.
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External links- ESPN NHLJul 30, 2026, 9:41 PMIIHF bars Russia from 4 tournaments in 2027
The International Ice Hockey Federation said Russia will not be allowed to participate in four tournaments next year after a review by the organization's council.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 8:19 PMIIHF says Russia will remain barred from four world championship tournaments in 2027
The International Ice Hockey Federation said Thursday that Russia will not be allowed to participate in four tournaments next year after a review by the organization’s council. The IIHF cited ongoing safety, security and sporting integrity concerns in its announcement. The sport's governing body said in May it would determine Russia’s eligibility on a case-by-case basis.
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