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Canada dismisses fears of international blowback over Russian world junior hockey ban
Ottawa says the ban is meant to block Russia and Belarus from using the tournament for political legitimacy, despite a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling.
- Canada announced Wednesday it will use immigration powers to bar Russian and Belarusian players from the world junior hockey championship in Alberta next month, preventing them from competing under their national symbols.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the position on Tuesday while attending the Commonwealth Summit, following the Court of Arbitration for Sport's ruling last week ordering Russia's reinstatement to international competition.
- European hockey federations including Sweden, Finland, Czechia, and Latvia refused to face Russia, while Czech automaker Skoda, the tournament's main sponsor for more than 30 years, threatened to reassess its involvement if Russia competes.
- Ambassador Oleg Stepanov criticized the move, stating "It is genuinely regrettable to see Prime Minister Carney's cabinet bringing politics onto the ice." Adam van Koeverden, secretary of state for sport, insisted "the Russians will not be there."
- The International Ice Hockey Federation stated "the global impact of the decision made by the CAS Panel and the challenges it creates for all involved were significantly underestimated," citing logistical and security concerns while consulting national associations on next steps.
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Canada dismisses fears of international blowback over Russian world junior hockey ban
Canada's secretary of state for sport dismissed concerns Wednesday that barring Russian players from next month's world junior hockey championship in Alberta could hurt the country's chances of hosting future international events, including the Olympics.
·Ottawa, Canada
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