Finland and other Nordic nations refuse to play Russia in ice hockey tournaments over the war in Ukraine
Summary
Finland's ice hockey association said on Monday that its national teams will not play Russia in international tournaments while the war in Ukraine continues. Denmark, Norway and Sweden have since joined Finland in refusing to face Russia at the 2027 World Championships in Germany next May. One report said six European nations are threatening a boycott after a court ruled that Russia must be allowed to compete in next year's tournament.
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CBC
Source ↗The Finnish Ice Hockey Association said Monday its national teams won't play against Russia in international tournaments as long as the war in Ukraine is ongoing.
Financial Times
Source ↗Finland, Norway and Sweden are among six European nations threatening to boycott a Russian team in ice hockey world championships after a court ruled Russia must be allowed to compete in next year's tournament.
Al Jazeera
Source ↗Denmark, Norway and Sweden have joined Finland in refusing to face Russia in the 2027 World Championships in Germany next May.
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