Map of Countries Threatening Hockey Boycotts of Russia
Summary
Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Latvia and the Czech Republic have said they may refuse to play Russia at the 2027 men’s Ice Hockey World Championship after the Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned the IIHF’s exclusion of Russian teams. The countries say their concerns relate to the war in Ukraine and the safety of players and staff; they plan to play their other scheduled matches. The decision leaves the IIHF facing questions about possible forfeits and the tournament format.Key Facts
- The 2027 men’s Ice Hockey World Championship is scheduled to take place in Germany from May 14 to 30.
- Russia has been excluded from international ice hockey since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
- The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that the IIHF had not provided enough evidence to justify Russia’s ban on security grounds.
- Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev said Russia would submit evidence of the planned boycotts to the International Olympic Committee.
- Austria is considering joining the six countries threatening boycotts, while Germany has expressed uncertainty about hosting the championship.
- Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said Russian and Belarusian players will be barred from the next World Junior Championship in Alberta.
- Russia’s senior national football teams and clubs remain suspended from FIFA and UEFA competitions.
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