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Bild reports this, citing sources in the government. According to them, after consultations with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) and the German Olympic Sports Confederation, a decision may be made to exclude Russia from participation due to the problems that, in their opinion, the participation of the Russian team would cause (a number of European countries, including Latvia, Sweden, and Finland, have already announced a boycott of the championship if the Russians participate). At the same time, the possibility of not issuing visas to Russian hockey players is also being considered. However, the final decision on the participation or non-participation of the Russian team has not yet been made - it must be issued by the International Ice Hockey Federation. The championship itself is scheduled to take place in May 2027 in Düsseldorf, Mannheim, and Gelsenkirchen. The day before, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ordered the IIHF to allow the Russian team to participate in international hockey tournaments.
