Canada bars Russian athletes from 2027 World Junior Hockey Championship

Canada has announced it will not allow Russian athletes to participate in the 2027 World Junior Hockey Championship, despite holding valid visas. The decision, citing Russia's war in Ukraine, maintains Canada's firm stance. This comes after the Court of Arbitration for Sport mandated the IIHF to allow Russian teams back into international competitions from 2027.

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