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The Norwegian Ice Hockey Federation said the IIHF notified it of the junior team's move to Division IA: under a CAS ruling of October 30, Russia returns to the tournament of the 2026/27 season. Switzerland declared it would refuse to play against the Russians; under the regulations, a 0:5 forfeit and disqualification are possible.
Otabek YusupovFollowing the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling of October 30, the IIHF included the Russian national team in the schedule of the 2027 World Junior Championship in place of Norway. The Swiss Ice Hockey Federation announced that its team will not take the ice for the December 27 match, but will not withdraw from the tournament. Under the IIHF statutes, failing to appear for a game carries the risk of a forfeit loss and possible disqualification.
Otabek Yusupov
