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Originally Posted by GirlySports
but there still won't be a Russia or AIN hockey team right? IIHF has suspended them.
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No, Russia will not have a national hockey team in the 2026 Winter Olympics because the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has banned Russian teams from competing in the 2026 Games as part of sanctions related to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Additionally, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has extended its ban on Russia's participation in its international events, including qualifying tournaments for the Olympics, due to safety concerns.
Reasons for the Ban
IOC sanctions: The IOC banned Russian teams from the 2026 Winter Olympics due to the invasion of Ukraine.
IIHF ban: The IIHF extended its ban on Russian and Belarusian teams in international tournaments until at least the 2025-26 season.
Safety concerns: The IIHF cited that the current security conditions make it unsafe to reintegrate Russian and Belarusian teams into international tournaments.
ROC suspension: The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) was also suspended by the IOC in October 2023 for recognizing Olympic councils in Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine and annexing sports organizations within Ukraine's borde
it looks They are eligible for reinstatement so lets see what happens.