Norway, Finland, Denmark and Sweden have said they will not compete against Russia at the 2027 Ice Hockey World Championships. The decision follows a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which ordered that Russia be readmitted to the world championships. The ruling overturned a ban imposed by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which was launched under President Vladimir Putin.

The IIHF has opposed the CAS decision, saying it creates "significant practical implications." The Norwegian Ice Hockey Association said that, based on the current situation and available information, Norway will not play against Russia at the 2027 tournament. Finland's ice hockey federation, led by Heikki Hietanen, said it would use "all possible means to prevent Russia from being reinstated at the world championships."

The Finnish city of Turku also said it would withdraw from hosting the junior world championships in 2027-2028 if Russia is allowed to take part. Denmark and Sweden have since followed suit.

Kernpunkte:

• Russland ist seit der Invasion der Ukraine im Februar 2022 durch Präsident Wladimir Putin von IIHF-Wettbewerben ausgeschlossen.
• Der Internationale Sportgerichtshof (CAS) entschied am 30. Oktober, dass Russland nach einer Berufung des russischen Eishockeyverbands bei den Weltmeisterschaften zugelassen werden muss.
• Der Eishockey-Weltverband (IIHF) hat sich gegen die CAS-Entscheidung ausgesprochen und erklärt, sie habe "erhebliche praktische Auswirkungen".

Quelle: The Local Norway (Englisch)