# Ice hockey: Norway says it’s been kicked out of World Juniors in favor of Russia

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ice-hockey-norway-says-its-been-kicked-out-of-world-juniors-in-favor-of-russia/
- Published: 2026-11-09T16:02:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T16:51:32+00:00
- Original publisher: DW (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.dw.com/en/ice-hockey-norway-says-it-s-been-kicked-out-of-world-juniors-in-favor-of-russia/a-79901844?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
- Topics: Europe, World

## Key points

- Norway says it has been dropped to accommodate Russia.
- The IIHF has not publicly confirmed the change.
- Boycotts and Canada’s position leave Russia’s participation uncertain.

## Summary

Norway says it has been removed from the 2027 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship to make room for Russia, following a ruling requiring the sport’s international governing body to allow Russia back into competition. The dispute matters because several countries have said they will not play Russia, leaving the tournament’s final place and the wider return to international hockey unresolved.

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has not publicly confirmed Norway’s removal, and its website still listed Norway among the 10 teams. The tournament is due to begin on 26 December in Edmonton and Red Deer, Canada; Swiss Ice Hockey says its team will not face Russia, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Russian athletes will not compete in Canada while the war in Ukraine continues. Norway is awaiting more information, and Germany is also discussing how to proceed with hosting next year’s men’s world championship amid possible boycotts and sponsor withdrawals.

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