OriginalSourceThe Moscow TimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished17:03 UTCSourceThe Moscow TimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished17:03 UTC
“Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Latvia and Czech Republic to Boycott Russia at 2027 Ice Hockey World Championship”
“The CAS decision has also prompted several corporate sponsors to threaten to pull their support from future events.”
Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Latvia and the Czech Republic will not play Russia at the 2027 World Championship.
Key points
- Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Latvia and the Czech Republic refuse to face Russia in Germany, May 2027.
- CAS allowed Russia to compete in IIHF events again, prompting mixed reactions.
- Federations cite safety concerns and ongoing Ukraine war as reasons for boycott.
- Other countries and sponsors threaten or consider boycotts against Russia’s participation.
- Tournament runs May 13–30 in Duesseldorf, Gelsenkirchen and Mannheim; visa bans noted.
How it got here
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