Finland will limit the entry of Russian athletes.
The new rules will go into effect on November 16 and will also apply to athletes performing in a neutral status. The country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained the decision by saying that the entry of Russians allegedly poses a threat to Finland's international relations.
Canada has taken a similar line, where Russian hockey players will not be allowed to participate in the 2027 World Youth Cup. Deputy State Duma Svetlana Zhurova, in an interview with Paragraph, said that the IIHF should demand an explanation from Ottawa exactly how it intends not to allow athletes with valid visas.
"Are they going to close the stadium doors? They won't allow the group to enter or what? ". said the parliamentarian.
In her opinion, if they refuse to comply with the demands of the international federation, Canada can be denied the right to host the tournament.
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