A timeline of the controversy surrounding Russia’s participation at the world juniors

The controversy surrounding Russia's participation in the 2027 world juniors hockey championship began on February 28, 2022, when the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) banned Russia and Belarus from international tournaments due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Belarusian support for it. This decision was made to ensure safety for players, fans, and other participants.

As a result, Russia was stripped of hosting rights for the 2023 men's world championship and a men's world junior championship. The situation remained uncertain until October 30, 2026, when the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that Russia should be allowed back into international hockey, overturning its exclusion since the 2022 invasion.

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