Following the IIHF Disciplinary Board Decision, the IIHF Council re-analyzed the Belarusian Ice Hockey Association’s request to enter a Belarusian Team in each of the following IIHF World Championships:
At a recent meeting, the Council reviewed and discussed the assessment of each individual IIHF Championship separately, considering safety, security and operational feasibility in relation to the BIHA’s participation.
Following this review, the Council determined that Belarus will not be allowed to participate in the below IIHF Championships during the 2026-2027 season due to ongoing safety and security concerns:
- IIHF Men’s World Championship 2027
- IIHF Women’s World Championship 2027 Division IV
- IIHF World Junior Championship 2027
- IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship 2027
- IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship 2027 Division III
At a recent meeting, the Council reviewed and discussed the assessment of each individual IIHF Championship separately, considering safety, security and operational feasibility in relation to the BIHA’s participation.
Following this review, the Council determined that Belarus will not be allowed to participate in the below IIHF Championships during the 2026-2027 season due to ongoing safety and security concerns:
- IIHF Men’s World Championship 2027
- IIHF World Junior Championship 2027