International Ice Hockey Federation
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) is the international governing body for ice hockey, including the organization of the Ice Hockey World Championship and the European Championship. It sets competition rules and represents national ice hockey federations, including those of Norway and Russia.
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European hockey teams and sponsors boycott Russian return after CAS ruling
Several European national ice hockey teams and commercial partners have rejected Russia's participation after the Court of Arbitration for Sport allowed Russian teams back into International Ice Hockey Federation competitions. The boycott threatens the 2027 men's World Championship in Germany, where Ukraine is due to appear in the elite division for the first time in 20 years.