The Canadian government has now informed the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) and Hockey Canada that Russian players will not be granted visas for the World Junior Championships in December and January.
Ice hockeyThe German parties AfD and Die Linke want Russia to be allowed to compete in the Ice Hockey World Championship in Germany this spring. Russian athletes should be granted visas, says AfD’s Jörn König, according to Bild.
Ice hockeySeveral countries, including Sweden, have announced they will refuse to play Russia in next year's men's ice hockey world championship in Germany. But the German government wants to retain the hosting rights.
Ice hockeyWhen Sweden faces Canada this afternoon in the opening game of the Ice Hockey World Championship, the Canadians will not wear jerseys featuring the classic maple leaf. The reason is a bitter dispute over a sponsorship agreement with the International Ice Hockey Federation.
Ice hockeySix European national teams are boycotting matches against Russia at the World Championships. Despite this, the International Ice Hockey Federation will not ignore the CAS decision allowing Russia to compete. “That is completely out of the question,” former CAS arbitrator Conny Jörneklint tells TT.
Ice hockeyUnder the regulations, Russia should take Ukraine's place in the Ice Hockey World Championship. But Finnish sources say that will not happen. Ukraine will not be removed from the tournament, prominent figure Kalervo Kummola told Ilta-Sanomat.
Ice hockey“Germany may withdraw from hosting next year’s Ice Hockey World Championship. We must, of course, consider that possibility,” Frank H. Lutz, CEO of the German Ice Hockey Association, told MagentaTV.
Ice hockeyPolitical arguments are not enough to exclude Russia from the Ice Hockey World Championship. That is why the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is allowing the country to compete.
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