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Russia's international hockey ban lifted, prompting backlash from IIHF, other countries: 'Incomprehensible'
Friday, October 30, 2026
The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that the International Ice Hockey Federation lacked sufficient evidence for its security concerns and lifted Russia's ban from international hockey competition. The decision allows Russia to participate in upcoming world championships. The IIHF and several countries responded to the ruling, with officials describing the decision as incomprehensible.
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