# Russia barred from four IIHF world hockey tournaments in 2027 2026-08-07T17:41:05+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The International Ice Hockey Federation has barred Russia from four world championship tournaments in 2027, citing ongoing safety, security, and sporting integrity concerns. The affected events are the world junior championships, the men's world championship, and the under-18 men's and women's tournaments. A decision on the women's worlds will be made in November, Sportstar reports. Russia has been banned from IIHF competitions since its war in Ukraine began in February 2022. The International Olympic Committee earlier this month provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, but Russia remains excluded from team Olympic sports. The NHL, which organises the 2028 World Cup of Hockey with the players' union, has said it will follow the lead of the IIHF and IOC on Russian participation. ## Coverage - sportstar.thehindu.com Tags: IIHF, Russia ban, sports geopolitics, Ukraine war, world ice hockey Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/russia-barred-from-four-iihf-world-hockey-tournaments-in-2027/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/russia-barred-from-four-iihf-world-hockey-tournaments-in-2027/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.