# Russia cleared to return to ice hockey world championships after court ruling

A sports court ruling has allowed Russia to re-enter the ice hockey world championships, according to Al Jazeera. The decision ends its exclusion from the tournament and renews debate over Russian participation in international sport.

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- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/30/russia-back-in-ice-hockey-world-championships-after-sport-court-ruling?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:43:28 +0000