Seven countries have already announced a boycott of upcoming matches against Russia at the Ice Hockey World Championship, which Germany will host in 2027.
Ukraine’s Minister of Youth and Sports, reported this, Matvii Bidnyi.
The Czech Republic, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, France, Norway and Latvia have already said they will refuse to play matches against Russian national teams.
Austria opposes Russia’s return to international ice hockey competitions and is currently holding consultations with other European countries and the relevant Austrian authorities.
Canada, which will host the 2027 IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championship, said it will not allow the Russian national team to take part in the tournament.
“We thank the countries and international federations that are standing by this position. We call on other countries to join as well,” the Ministry said.
- On 30 October, the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld one of the Russian Ice Hockey Federation’s appeals and lifted the ban on Russian teams taking part in international competitions.