Norway's National Team Refuses to Play Against Russia at the 2027 Ice Hockey World Championship
The Norwegian Ice Hockey Federation notified the IIHF on November 2 that it will not play against the Russian national team at the 2027 World Championship in Germany, citing risks to the players' safety and their psychological well-being. This decision follows the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling requiring the IIHF to allow Russian teams to participate in the 2026/27 season. While the official schedule does not yet include a match between Norway and Russia, the federation's stance highlights growing resistance among national bodies to Russia's return to international competitions.
Aziz Karimov