Gretzky backs Carney's call to bar Russia from world juniors
Gretzky said he understands Prime Minister Mark Carney’s stance as Canada uses immigration powers to keep Russian and Belarusian athletes out.
- On Friday, hockey legend Wayne Gretzky endorsed Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to bar Russian and Belarusian teams from the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championship in Alberta, praising Carney for clarity.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will use immigration powers to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes from competition, maintaining the policy established following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- Speaking at a Toronto event Friday at the Hockey Hall of Fame, Gretzky said "good for him" regarding Carney's stance, adding "I think a lot of the players and the people of Canada feel the same way."
- The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled Russia must be reinstated to international competition, yet Carney maintained Canada's refusal to host Russian athletes while the war in Ukraine continues.
- Organizers face complex logistical challenges as the World Junior Championship approaches Dec. 26 through Jan. 5 in Edmonton and Red Deer, with Russia's potential return remaining a major tournament storyline.
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According to his Wayne Gretsky, a lot of players and people in Canada feel the same way.
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