IIHF bewildered Russia for Norway in 2027 World Junior Championship
The International Ice Hockey Federation included Russia in the updated schedule for the 2027 World Junior Championship in place of Norway. The decision drew condemnation from Ukrainian officials and raised questions about whether Russian teams will be allowed to participate in other international tournaments, including the 2027 men’s World Championship.
要点
- Russia replaced Norway in the updated lineup for the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship
- The tournament is scheduled to take place in Canada from 26 December 2026 to 5 January 2027
- The CAS ordered the IIHF on 30 October to admit Russian hockey teams to international competitions
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Russia’s players would not be allowed to participate in this year’s World Junior Championship
- Switzerland refused to play Russia at the junior world championship
- Several leading national teams are considering a boycott of the 2027 men’s World Championship if Russia participates
- Ukraine’s participation in the 2027 men’s elite division has come under question
なぜ重要か
The decision directly affects participation in international hockey competitions and raises concerns about Ukraine’s place in the elite division. It could also prompt further boycotts and increase pressure on the IIHF and national federations. Switzerland’s refusal to play Russia and Canada’s opposition show that Russian participation remains deeply contested.
何が起きたか
The IIHF included Russia in the updated lineup for the 2027 World Junior Championship in place of Norway. The Norwegian Ice Hockey Federation said it had received notice of the change from the IIHF, while Norway was awaiting a final decision on its participation. The move followed the CAS ruling of 30 October ordering the federation to admit Russian teams to international competitions. Canada then said it would not allow Russian hockey players to attend the tournament, and Switzerland refused to play Russia. The decision also raised concerns over Ukraine’s participation in the adult elite division at the 2027 men’s World Championship in Germany, where several national teams have indicated they may boycott the event if Russia takes part.
ウクライナメディアの見方
Ukrainian coverage focuses on the risk to Ukraine’s participation in the 2027 men’s elite division and on the reaction of Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. The main demands are to reverse the IIHF decision, boycott Russia’s participation and stop international funding of the federation.
海外メディアの見方
International attention centers on Switzerland’s refusal to play Russia, Norway’s response and Canada’s opposition to Russian participation. The CAS ruling remains central, while several national teams are considering a boycott of the 2027 men’s World Championship.
背景
The 2027 World Junior Championship was scheduled for December in Canada. The CAS ordered the IIHF on 30 October to admit Russian hockey teams to international competitions, including the junior U18 and junior U20 world championships due to be held in Canada that winter. The 2027 men’s World Championship is scheduled for May in Germany.