Canada has refused to issue visas to Russian hockey players for the upcoming World Youth Championship.
Players who already have Canadian visas will also not be allowed to participate - even under a neutral flag. This was reported by Canadian sports commentator Gord Miller.
According to him, the Canadian government has officially informed the Canadian Hockey Association and the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) of its decision.
There was a terrible revolt in Russia. The famous hockey player Tertyak has already suggested moving the championship to another country or imposing sanctions on Canada.