Norway is reported to be removed from the upcoming World Junior Ice Hockey Championship to allow Russia to take its place, after a dispute over Russia’s reinstatement in international hockey.
Across reports, Norway says it has been “bumped” or “kicked out” of the tournament in Canada, while the IIHF is described as reallocating places. Euronews adds a specific mechanism, saying the IIHF moves Norway—ranked 10th—down to Division 1A to free a slot for Russia, and links this to a Court of Arbitration for Sport decision reinstating Russian teams.
Different outlets also highlight the continued uncertainty and wider fallout. Euronews notes the change is not yet confirmed and that Russia is not guaranteed Canadian visas. Deutsche Welle, in both items, stresses the ongoing “wrangling” and that Switzerland has joined a “boycott,” framing the story as part of a broader protest by other teams and federations. Global News similarly focuses on Norway’s claim that its federation has been informed it has been replaced for the event in Canada.
