Friday, November 13, 2026

Russia

Ice Hockey - IIHF World Championships - Group A - Switzerland v Finland - Swiss Life Arena, Zurich, Switzerland - May 26, 2026 Finland's Aatu Ratyr reacts after clashing with Switzerland's Nico Hischier

Global Hockey Heavy Hitters Refuse to Play Reinstated Russia

Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark all refuse to play Russia.
November 3, 2026

IOC Reinstates Russian Olympic Committee Ahead of LA28

The IOC said Russia’s participation is at the discretion of international federations.
July 7, 2026
Mar 7, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) warms up before the game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose

World Cup of Hockey Will Return, But Russia Question Looms

The NHL and NHLPA’s event isn’t bound to the IIHF’s Russia ban.
March 19, 2026
Aug 27, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Polina Kudermetova of Russia in action against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the second round of the women’s singles at the US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

Three Russian Tennis Players Have Switched Nationalities in Offseason

Aryna Sabalenka has said she plans to continue to represent Belarus.
December 15, 2025