The German Hockey Association does not rule out a refusal to organize the World Championship in 2027 in connection with the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on the return of the Russian team. The head of the federation, Frank Lutz, said that it had to work on all scenarios, including this one. According to him, due to the return of Russian athletes, security costs are possible. He added that this is also a political issue, the solution of which depends on the position of the German government, which the sports officials cannot influence. Previously, CAS ordered the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) to allow Russian teams to participate in international competitions. The IIHF announced that it did not agree with this decision, but implemented it.

The German Hockey Association does not rule out a refusal to organize the World Championship in 2027 in connection with the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on the return of the Russian team. The head of the federation, Frank Lutz, said that it had to work on all scenarios, including this one. According to him, due to the return of Russian athletes, security costs are possible. He added that this is also a political issue, the solution of which depends on the position of the German government, which the sports officials cannot influence. Previously, CAS ordered the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) to allow Russian teams to participate in international competitions. The IIHF announced that it did not agree with this decision, but implemented it.