Ice hockey's ruling body is deciding how to respond to a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport that allows Russia back into international competition. Germany hasn't ruled out pulling out as a tournament host.
If they allow russia to play they’ll have more problems than what they would by not letting them play.
Finnish team has already said they wont play against them.
Turku, announced they will withdraw from hosting the juniors world championship if russia is allowed to play.
I think Latvia or Lithuania also said they wont be playing against them. Norway just did the same.
Czechia will not allow Russian hockey teams to participate in the IIHF World U18 Women’s Championship in January 2027.
One of the big sponsors also stated they will withdraw.
All of this in just the last day or two. I’m sure I’m forgetting something as well. If they allow russia to play, its going to be a giant clusterfuck. This is such a moronic decision, I want to know how big the bribes were.
Edit: Sweden and Denmark just declared they wont play against russia. Germany considering withdrawing from hosting. Canada wont give visas to russian athletes.
If they allow russia to play they’ll have more problems than what they would by not letting them play.
Finnish team has already said they wont play against them.
Turku, announced they will withdraw from hosting the juniors world championship if russia is allowed to play.
I think Latvia or Lithuania also said they wont be playing against them. Norway just did the same.
Czechia will not allow Russian hockey teams to participate in the IIHF World U18 Women’s Championship in January 2027.
One of the big sponsors also stated they will withdraw.
All of this in just the last day or two. I’m sure I’m forgetting something as well. If they allow russia to play, its going to be a giant clusterfuck. This is such a moronic decision, I want to know how big the bribes were.
Edit: Sweden and Denmark just declared they wont play against russia. Germany considering withdrawing from hosting. Canada wont give visas to russian athletes.