Belarus may return to the IIHF World Championship — decision expected within a month

Belarus may return to the IIHF World Championship — decision expected within a month.

The Belarusian Ice Hockey Federation hopes to regain eligibility for both the national team and the U20 junior team. There are more reasons for optimism following the IIHF Congress.

Belarusian hockey players have been suspended from international competitions since 2022. A final decision has not yet been made.