Germany hopes to host world ice hockey championship — without Russia
International protests continue after a court ruled that Russia must be allowed to return to international ice hockey. Germany is seeking a solution that will allow the country to host next year's world championship.
Germany remains determined to host the 2024 Men's World Ice Hockey Championship in Gelsenkirchen, Mannheim, and Düsseldorf, despite the International Ice Hockey Federation's (IIHF) decision to allow Russia to rejoin international play. Talks with various stakeholders, including the German Ice Hockey Federation, have made it clear that Russia's participation would be "practically impossible" from a sporting and economic standpoint, according to government spokesman Stefan Kornelius.
Several top ice hockey nations, including Finland, Sweden, and Czechia, have vowed to boycott any tournament that includes Russian teams, leading several major sponsors to threaten withdrawal. Analysts say the CAIS ruling could effectively scupper Germany's hosting plans.
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