Nordic nations refuse to face Russia in ice hockey World Championship
- Denmark, Norway and Sweden join Finland in refusing to face Russia in 2027 World Championships in Germany next May.
- Denmark, Norway and Sweden say they would refuse to play against Russia in the ice hockey world championships next year because of its war in Ukraine, a day after neighbouring Finland said it would also refuse.
- “The Norwegian Ice Hockey Association has decided that, based on the current situation and available information, Norway will not compete against Russia during the World Championships in 2027,” the association said in a statement on Tuesday.
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- Denmark, Norway and Sweden join Finland in refusing to face Russia in 2027 World Championships in Germany next May.
- Denmark, Norway and Sweden say they would refuse to play against Russia in the ice hockey world championships next year because of its war in Ukraine, a day after neighbouring Finland said it would also refuse.
- “The Norwegian Ice Hockey Association has decided that, based on the current situation and available information, Norway will not compete against Russia during the World Championships in 2027,” the association said in a statement on Tuesday.
Sources: Al Jazeera