IIHF Will Not Reinstate Russia, Belarus

Russia and Belarus remain banned from ice hockey tournaments until at least May 2026
The International Ice Hockey Federation says it is not ready to allow the national teams of Russia and Belarus to participate in its competitions through the 2025/26 season.
Russia, Belarus remain expelled from 2025-26 IIHF competition
The IIHF announced Tuesday that the Russian and Belarusian national teams will remain barred from competition for at least another year.
IIHF decides Russia and Belarus will remain ineligible for international hockey tournaments in 2025-26
Flyers fans might have to wait a while to see Matvei Michkov and Russia in another international tournament, and that includes next year's Winter Olympics in Italy.
IIHF Not Reincorporating Russia And Belarus For 2025-26 Competitions
Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to participate in IIHF competitions for the 2025-26 season, but that doesn't mean they can't compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Russia and Belarus remain barred from ice hockey tournaments until at least May 2026
Russia and Belarus are to remain frozen out of International Ice Hockey Federation competitions through the 2025-26 season.
IIHF extends ban against Russia, Belarus for 2025-26 season
Russia and Belarus will continue to be banned from international ice hockey competitions for the 2025-26 season, the International Ice Hockey Federation announced Tuesday citing security concerns.
Russian national ice hockey team suspended from participation in 2026 World Championship
The International Ice Hockey Federation has banned the Russian national team from participating in the 2026 World Championship, which will be held in Switzerland. Source: Champion, a sports news platform within Ukrainska Pravda's holding company,
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