# CAS orders IIHF to let Russia return to world championships

https://mins.news/en/item/122263

- DW, 2026-10-30 10:57 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/iihf-ordered-to-allow-russia-back-into-world-championships/a-79805650?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned IIHF decisions excluding Russian teams from events in the 2026-27 season, ordering their participation in five upcoming tournaments. It said evidence for the IIHF’s security concerns was insufficient. The IIHF and Germany’s ice hockey association voiced disappointment.

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