Nordic Nations Refuse to Face Russia in Ice Hockey World Championship
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Norway, Denmark and Sweden refuse to play with Russia in the 2027 World Cup, with the hockey federation of the three countries refusing to play against Russia in the 2027 World Cup due to security and <p>geopolitical risks. They will play other</p> matches.
Several national ice hockey teams are threatening for the World Cup next year in Germany with a boycott of games against Russia.
The Norwegian, Swedish and Danish ice hockey federations announced that they would refuse to play against the Russian team at the men's world championship in May.
Finland, Norway and Denmark were first out. Now Sweden joins in – and announces that it refuses to face Russia in the Hockey World Cup. – It was not important to be first, says Anders Larsson, chairman of the Swedish Ice Hockey Association.
The verdict on the return of Russian teams to international tournaments causes a stir in the ice hockey world. This is also likely to have an impact on the World Cup 2027 in Germany. Four countries are threatening to boycott games against Russia.
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