Russia will not be able to participate in the World Junior Hockey Championship in Canada, the international federation reported.
This statement was issued by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). Earlier, the Canadian authorities announced that they would not allow Russian athletes to enter the country.
"The IIHF confirms that due to the position and restrictions announced by the Canadian government, the Russian U20 national team will not be able to participate in the World Youth Championship," the statement read.
The federation confirmed that Canada would remain the host. The tournament will be held there from December 26 to January 5.