Germany has withdrawn its threat to relinquish hosting rights for the Ice Hockey World Championship following a ruling concerning Russia's participation, according to a report from the German Press Agency on November 8, 2026. The decision comes amid ongoing discussions about Russia's status in international ice hockey competitions. A file photo from the 2019 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship semifinal shows Finland's Kaapo Kakko and Russia's Mikhail Sergachyov in action.
Germany drops threat to hand back ice hockey worlds over Russia ruling
