A timeline of the controversy surrounding Russia’s participation at the world juniors

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The International Ice Hockey Federation confirmed Sunday that Russia will not compete at the 2027 world junior hockey championship starting Dec. 26 in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alta.…

The International Ice Hockey Federation confirmed Sunday that Russia will not compete at the 2027 world junior hockey championship starting Dec. 26 in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alta. It cited restrictions on Russian players imposed by the federal government. The decision seems to end a period of uncertainty for the tournament that started when Russia was reinstated into international ice hockey by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Here is a look at the controversy’s key moments:

Feb. 28, 2022: The IIHF bans Russia and Belarus from international tournaments after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Belarusian support for it, citing safety concerns for players, fans and other participants. The IIHF also strips Russia of hosting rights for the 2023 men’s world championship and a men’s world junior championship.

July 30, 2026: The IIHF says Russia will remain barred from four tournaments in 2027 after a council review, including the world junior championship set to start Dec. 26 in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alta.

Oct. 30, 2026: The Court of Arbitration for Sport rules that Russia must be allowed back into international hockey, overturning its exclusion since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Nov. 2, 2026: The Finnish Ice Hockey Association says its national teams would not play Russia in international tournaments as long as the war in Ukraine continues.

Nov. 3, 2026: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Russian players would not be allowed to compete at the world junior championship. Carney says Russian and Belarusian athletes would not be permitted to represent their countries in Canada while the war in Ukraine continues.

Nov. 3, 2026: The boycott movement expands as Sweden, Finland, Czechia, Norway, Latvia and Denmark say they would refuse to play games against Russia while the war in Ukraine continues.

Nov. 4, 2026: The IIHF says it remains opposed to the CAS ruling ordering Russia’s reinstatement, but does not directly address Canada’s refusal to allow Russian players into the country.

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