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Van Koeverden Casts Doubt on Russia Competing as Neutrals at Alberta’s World Juniors
The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling has left Canada uncertain whether Russia can enter as a neutral team, while Norway risks losing its place.
- On Monday, Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden cast doubt on whether Russia can compete as a neutral team at the upcoming IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Alberta.
- The development follows last month's Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling that the International Ice Hockey Federation must reinstate Russia, after Norway's hockey federation reported Sunday the IIHF would add Russia at Norway's expense.
- Van Koeverden clarified Monday that the neutral athlete designation used for Russians at other events applies to individuals, not teams. Prime Minister Mark Carney said last week Russian and Belarusian athletes could not compete representing their countries while the war continues.
- Norway's hockey secretary general Peter Salsten said the situation remains "unclear," while The Swedish Ice Hockey Association and The Finnish Ice Hockey Association confirmed Monday they will not compete against Russia during the war in Ukraine.
- The International Ice Hockey Federation has not formally announced changes to the 10 teams listed on its website, and the organization did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Monday.
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Canada's secretary of sport questions Russia competing as neutrals at Alberta world juniors
Adam van Koeverden, Canada's Secretary of State for Sport, has cast doubt on whether Russia can compete as a neutral team at the upcoming world junior hockey championship in Alberta.
·Ottawa, Canada
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Van Koeverden casts doubt on Russia competing as neutrals at Alberta’s world juniors
Canada's Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden has cast doubt on whether Russia can compete as a neutral team at the upcoming world junior hockey championship in Alberta.
·Toronto, Canada
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