{
  "id": 18012412,
  "title": "Russia Should Be Barred From International Sports While War in Ukraine Continues, Canadian Official Says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/russia-should-be-barred-from-international-sports-while-war-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T19:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/russia-should-be-barred-from-international-sports-while-war-in-ukraine-continues-canadian-official-says/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Canadian officials have called for Russia to be barred from participating in international sports competitions while the country continues its war against Ukraine, according to Canadian Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden. This stance was made in response to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overturning restrictions on Russian national ice hockey teams participating in international events. Van Koeverden emphasized that Canada remains committed to hosting international sports events, but stresses that this commitment must be balanced with responsibility and adherence to shared principles and values. The CAS recently directed the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) to allow Russian teams to return to international competitions, meaning they will likely participate in the upcoming IIHF U18 and U20 World Championships in Canada this winter. Finland has already declined to play against Russia at the World Ice Hockey Championships. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand criticized the CAS ruling, stating that Canada will consider its subsequent actions following a review of relevant regulations.",
  "summary": "Canada believes Russia should not be allowed to participate in international sporting competitions while its war against Ukraine continues, Canadian Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden said. He made the statement while commenting on a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overturning restrictions on the participation of Russian national ice hockey teams in international…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}