Russia has been reinstated to the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships following a sports court ruling, the sport's governing body announced on Friday.
The decision overturns a previous ban that had excluded the Russian national team from international competition. The ruling comes after a legal challenge by the Russian Ice Hockey Federation.
Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev welcomed the decision, stating it restores fairness in international sport. The IIHF confirmed that Russia will be eligible to compete in the upcoming world championship tournament.
Russia last competed in the IIHF World Championship in 2021, where they faced Sweden in Riga, Latvia. The team's return marks a significant step in the normalization of Russian participation in global ice hockey events.
