The International Ice Hockey Federation said Russia will remain excluded from four world championship tournaments in 2027. The decision was announced Thursday after a review by the IIHF council.
According to the federation, the move was based on ongoing safety, security and sporting integrity concerns. The IIHF said those issues were central to its latest annual assessment as it considered participation in next year's events.
The ruling means Russia will not be part of four IIHF world championship competitions scheduled for 2027. While the federation did not change its position, the announcement signals that its restrictions on Russian participation remain in place for another year.
The decision is another significant development for international ice hockey, where eligibility and tournament access have remained closely tied to wider concerns beyond on-ice competition. For the IIHF, the latest review reaffirmed that those concerns still outweigh a return for Russia at these world championship tournaments.
