The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has extended the ban on Russia and Belarus from its competitions, including the 2026 Winter Olympics, citing security concerns. The decision, made on Tuesday, means both countries' national and club teams will remain excluded until at least the 2025-26 season.
ZURICH — Russia and Belarus are to remain frozen out of International Ice Hockey Federation competitions through the 2025-26 season.
“It is not yet safe to reintegrate the Russian and Belarusian national and club teams,” the IIHF said, because “the current security conditions do not allow the necessary requirements for the organization of tournaments guaranteeing the safety of all.”The 2026 Winter Olympics are scheduled for Feb. 6–22 in Milan and Cortina.
Bure disputed the IIHF’s security concerns and said Russia offered to organize extra security for the national team.
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