Ice hockey federation reiterates opposition to Russia's reinstatement as European teams plan boycott

Summary

The International Ice Hockey Federation has reiterated its opposition to reinstating Russia, according to Al Jazeera. The Court of Arbitration for Sport last week overturned the governing body's exclusion of Russia over its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The Japan Times reports that European teams have announced plans to boycott games against Russia in ice hockey.

Timeline

1. Al Jazeera

   4 Nov 2026, 15:04 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that the ice hockey federation has reiterated its opposition to reinstating Russia, after the Court of Arbitration for Sport last week overturned the governing body's exclusion of Russia over its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

2. The Japan Times

   5 Nov 2026, 01:02 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that European teams have announced plans to boycott games against Russia in ice hockey, after the Court of Arbitration for Sport last week overturned the governing body's exclusion of Russia from international competition.