Russia, Belarus remain banned from hockey tournaments until at least May 2026
Russia and Belarus are to remain frozen out of International Ice Hockey Federation competitions through the 2025-26 season.
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Russia and Belarus are to remain frozen out of International Ice Hockey Federation competitions through the 2025-26 season.
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