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Russia cleared to return to IIHF events after ban lifted

Russia cleared to return to IIHF events after ban lifted
World Sports · 03:16:29 - Saturday, 31 October 2026

Russia has been cleared to return to International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) events following the lifting of a ban, according to a report by USA TODAY on Friday.

The decision allows Russian national teams to participate in IIHF-sanctioned tournaments, ending a period of exclusion from international competition.

Further details regarding the conditions of the reinstatement and the timeline for Russia's return to specific events were not immediately available.

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