Hockey ban: Russia has been suspended from participating in the World Junior Championships in Canada.
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has officially confirmed the decision to prevent the Russian U20 youth team from participating in the upcoming World Championship, which will be held in Canada between December 26, 2026 and January 5, 2027.
The final verdict on holding the World Youth Championship was given by the IIHF Council after a clear position from the Canadian authorities. The government of this country has officially announced that it will not issue entry visas to Russian athletes to participate in the U20 tournament.
Moreover, the restrictions apply even to those hockey players from Russia who had already managed to issue Canadian visas earlier. Such players are also prohibited from taking the ice during the competition, especially when participating under a so-called neutral flag.
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