Russia's return to major hockey appears to be over before it begins. Canada simply refused to give visas to Russians.
The Canadian government said it would not allow the Russian national team to participate in the World Youth Championship, which begins at the end of December in the Canadian cities of Edmonton and Red Deer - despite the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which demanded the immediate return of Russia to international hockey.
Officially, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) now has the right to take the tournament away from Canada and move it to another country. However, firstly, there is practically no time left for this, and secondly, the organization is not expected to conflict with the most influential country in the world of hockey, which, among other things, is supported by major sponsors. It is likely that the IIHF will instead expel Russia from the tournament and justify it in court as coercive actions.
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