CAS orders IIHF to admit Russian hockey teams to five championships

The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that the IIHF must allow Russian national hockey teams to participate in five international championships in the 2026/2027 season, overturning the federation's ban. This is a notable legal reversal of sports sanctions imposed after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, though the IIHF may appeal or seek alternative measures. The decision could set a precedent for other international sports bodies facing similar challenges.

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