OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished01:31 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished01:31 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Canada joins coalition refusing to play ice hockey against Russia over Ukraine war”
“Growing number of countries are resisting Russia’s reintegration into international hockey after a sports court lifted a ban on competition”
Canada joins coalition refusing Russian teams in world junior championship
Key points
- Canada allied with multiple nations refusing to play Russian ice hockey teams.
- World junior championship near; CAS had allowed Russians to compete before ban lifted.
- Finland led calls against CAS decision; several countries followed suit.
- Ukraine urged nations to exclude Russia, citing war in Ukraine and safety concerns.
- Tournament begins December 26 in Alberta amid host decisions about Russians
How it got here
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