Russia has been reinstated to the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships following a ruling by a sports court, according to reports on Friday.
The decision clears the way for Russia's national team to compete in upcoming IIHF tournaments after a period of exclusion. The Russian squad last participated in the 2021 World Championship in Riga, Latvia, where they faced Sweden in a group stage match on May 31, 2021.
Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev has been actively involved in efforts to restore the country's standing in international ice hockey, attending a sports forum in Samara on November 6, 2025, under the banner "Russia is The Country of Sports."
Details of the court ruling and the specific conditions for Russia's return were not immediately disclosed. The IIHF has not yet issued an official statement on the matter.
