Ice hockey-Belarus may appeal against IIHF exclusion from 2027 championships after fresh ruling

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Russia and Belarus have been excluded from IIHF competitions since Moscow's invasion of ‌Ukraine in February 2022, with Belarus sanctioned for its support of Moscow's war effort.

Nov 7 (Reuters) - The Belarus hockey federation said on Saturday it might appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the International Ice Hockey Federation ruled that its national teams would remain excluded from the 2027 men's ‌World Championship and World Junior Championship.

The decision comes days after CAS overturned the IIHF's 2022 ban on Russia, prompting ice hockey's governing body to begin exploring ways to implement the ruling despite significant logistical and ​sporting challenges.

The IIHF has previously ​said participation by Russia and Belarus ​would be ⁠assessed on a tournament-by-tournament basis. On Saturday, however, it confirmed that Belarus would ‌not take part in the 2027 World ‌Junior Championship in Canada or the 2027 men's World Championship in Germany.

«The Federation intends to protect the rights ​of Belarusian hockey and will soon determine specific…

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