# Russia’s hockey team ban lifted, allowing it to play in World Juniors

https://mins.news/en/video/123338

- Global News, 2026-10-31 02:15 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2aGEN3GhNM

> Russian hockey teams will soon be permitted to compete in international tournaments. The IIHF said it was disappointed by the ruling overturning a ban imposed in 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine. The report examines Canadian officials’ decision ahead of this year’s World Juniors in Alberta.

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