Four national teams refused to play against Russian hockey players following a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) allowing Russian teams to return to international tournaments. Denmark, Latvia, Norway and Sweden have announced boycotts, the New York Times reports. Norway will refuse to play against Russia at the World Cup in Germany in 2027. Denmark, Latvia and Sweden also said they would not face the Russian team. All other games involving these countries will continue as scheduled. The four national federations have already informed the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) of their decisions. Meanwhile, the Finnish city of Turku has threatened to pull out of hosting the 2028 World Youth Championship if Russia participates while its war against Ukraine continues. The Swedish company AJ Products, which sponsored the men's world championship for 37 years, also announced the end of its partnership.

Four national teams refused to play against Russian hockey players following a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) allowing Russian teams to return to international tournaments. Denmark, Latvia, Norway and Sweden have announced boycotts, the New York Times reports. Norway will refuse to play against Russia at the World Cup in Germany in 2027. Denmark, Latvia and Sweden also said they would not face the Russian team. All other games involving these countries will continue as scheduled. The four national federations have already informed the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) of their decisions. Meanwhile, the Finnish city of Turku has threatened to pull out of hosting the 2028 World Youth Championship if Russia participates while its war against Ukraine continues. The Swedish company AJ Products, which sponsored the men's world championship for 37 years, also announced the end of its partnership.