CAS Orders IIHF to Readmit Russian Hockey TeamsCAS Ruling Sends Russian Hockey Back Into CompetitionCourt Ruling Restores Russia’s Place in International Hockey
The Court of Arbitration for Sport issued its decision on October 30 in Lausanne, ruling that Russia must be allowed into five International Ice Hockey Federation events in 2027, overturning the federation’s exclusion of Russian teams.On October 30 in Lausanne, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ordered the IIHF to admit Russia to five 2027 events, overturning its exclusion over the war in Ukraine.On October 30 in Lausanne, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ordered the IIHF to admit Russia to five 2027 events, reversing its ban imposed after the invasion of Ukraine.