A sports court ordered Russia’s return to international hockey. Canada has other plans.
The Canadian government said it would not allow Russia’s team to compete in the World Junior Championship in Edmonton and Red Deer, despite a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ordered Russia’s return to international hockey, specifically the World Junior Championship. Despite this ruling, the Canadian government has stated its intention not to allow Russia’s team to compete in the tournament scheduled for December 26. This decision comes after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which led to the initial ban.
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has complied with the CAS ruling, dropping Norway from the tournament and granting Russia a spot. However, the Canadian government has blocked Russian players from obtaining visas, making their participation in the World Juniors in Canada highly unlikely. The IIHF has yet to comment on the Canadian authorities' statements, but Russia’s chances of playing in the World Juniors now appear very slim.
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