The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has decided Russia and Belarus remain barred from participating in its competitions, meaning neither will be represented at events in the 2024-25 championship season. "Based on a thorough analysis, the IIHF Council concluded that it is not yet safe to reincorporate the Russian and Belarusian teams back into IIHF competitions," the sport's governing body said in a statement on February 12. The countries were banned from competitions after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Belarus was included as it has provided logistical support for its ally.
IIHF Keeps Ban On Russia, Belarus From Taking Part In International Ice Hockey Events
Russia and Belarus were banned from competitions after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.