Nordic teams say they will not face Russia at 2027 ice hockey worlds
Sport · First reported 3 Nov, 11:20 · Updated 13:40
Norway, Denmark and Sweden say they will refuse to play Russia at the 2027 men’s World Championship in Germany. Their federations cite opposition to Russia’s participation while the war in Ukraine continues; CNA also reports concerns about player and staff safety.
- Norway, Denmark and Sweden say they will not play Russia at the 2027 men’s World Championship in Germany; they plan to play their other group matches.
- The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that Russia must be admitted to the world championships, overturning the IIHF’s exclusion; the IIHF has opposed that ruling.
- The tournament is scheduled for May 2027 in Germany. Finland has also said it will not play Russia, while Turku and two sponsors have indicated they would withdraw under specified conditions.
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- Tournament
- Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship, scheduled for May 2027 in Germany.
- Countries refusing to play Russia
- Norway, Denmark and Sweden.
- CAS ruling
- The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that Russia must be admitted to the world championships.
- Other matches
- The three Nordic teams say they will play their other group matches as scheduled.
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- An earlier Lux headline reported Russian strikes on a Ukrainian hospital and power plants, with at least 73 people injured. [c2c8fe12-13e8-4649-be44-8f3df40731de]
- Another earlier Lux headline reported overnight Russian strikes involving 289 drones and 17 ballistic missiles, according to Zelenskyy. [7a769de5-9edb-4e49-a2e1-ec991bdd4503]
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