#Cas

Canada refuses visas to Russian hockey players: comeback to top-tier hockey thwarted

Sports 11/12/2026, 20:59

Canada has refused to issue visas to Russian hockey players, effectively thwarting their participation in the World Junior Championship this December, despite a CAS ruling lifting their suspension.

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“This shouldn't stop us”: New Ukrainian National Ice Hockey Team Coach Bobkin comments on the threat of 2027 World Championship exclusion

Sports 11/11/2026, 18:27

New Ukrainian national ice hockey team head coach Oleksandr Bobkin secured three victories in a tournament in Poland and stated that the potential return of Russia to international matches should not distract the team from preparing for the 2027 World Championship in the elite division.

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CAS Scandal: Swiss Media Reveals Moscow Trips by Two Arbitrators Who Returned Russia to World Hockey

Sports 11/10/2026, 14:08

Swiss publication Inside Paradeplatz reported that two of the three CAS arbitrators who returned Russia to world hockey previously attended legal conferences in Moscow. CAS labeled the reports misleading, while one of the court's lawyers announced his resignation.

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IIHF Includes Russia in 2027 World Junior Championship Instead of Norway: Kyiv Calls for Boycott

Sports 11/08/2026, 16:46

The IIHF has included Russia in the 2027 World Junior Championship, moving Norway to Division 1A following a CAS ruling. The Ukrainian Sports Minister has called for a boycott.

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Switzerland Announces Boycott of Matches Against Russia at 2027 World Junior Hockey Championship

Sports 11/08/2026, 11:42

The Swiss Ice Hockey Federation has announced that its U-20 team will not play against Russia at the 2027 World Championship in Edmonton, while maintaining its participation in the tournament itself.

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Gretzky Backs Carney: NHL Legend Endorses Barring Russia from 2027 World Junior Hockey Championship

Sports 11/07/2026, 18:39

NHL legend Wayne Gretzky has publicly supported Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's position on barring the Russian national team from the 2027 World Junior Hockey Championship, calling it understandable for Canadians.

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IIHF leaves Belarus out of 2027 World Championship and keeps Russia's return open

Sports 11/07/2026, 18:10

The IIHF confirmed that Belarusian men's and youth teams will miss the 2027 World Championships. The question of Russian teams' participation remains open following a CAS verdict that ordered their inclusion in five tournaments for the 2026/27 season.

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"CAS Ruling Does Not Erase the Reality of War": How Ukraine Opposes Russia's Return to the 2027 Ice Hockey World Championship

Sports 11/07/2026, 13:54

Ukrainian Sports Minister Matviy Bidnyi outlined the strategy to counter Russia's return to the 2027 World Championship: boycotts, gathering evidence of "raiding," and diplomatic pressure through the Council of Europe and IIHF.

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CAS Overturns Ban on Russian Hockey Teams: Timeline of the Decision, Resistance from Six Federations, and the Flag Issue

Sports 11/06/2026, 07:07

On October 30, 2026, CAS overturned the IIHF ban on Russian hockey teams for the 2026/27 season. Six federations have refused to play against them, and the flag issue remains open.

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Škoda Auto Questions 33-Year Ice Hockey World Championship Partnership Over CAS Russian Admission Ruling

Sports 11/05/2026, 08:46

Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto, an Ice Hockey World Championship sponsor since 1993, has announced a possible end to its cooperation with the IIHF if the Russian team is allowed to play following the CAS ruling.

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"No Russians There": Canada Closes 2027 World Junior Hockey Championship to Russian and Belarusian Teams

Sports 11/04/2026, 14:28

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the national teams of Russia and Belarus will not be admitted to the 2027 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship in Alberta, despite the CAS ruling on their return.

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Russian Boycott: Five European Hockey Federations Refuse to Play Against Russia After CAS Ruling

Sports 11/03/2026, 18:30

Five European hockey federations — Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Latvia — have announced a boycott of matches against Russia following the CAS decision to return the RF for the 2026/27 season. The 2027 World Championship in Germany is under threat.

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Tipsport Challenges Russia's Return to Ice Hockey World Championships: IIHF Sponsor Refuses Advertising in Russian Matches

Sports 11/02/2026, 12:12

Czech bookkeeper Tipsport, an official sponsor of IIHF World Championships until 2029, has refused to display its branding during potential matches of the Russian national team at the World Championship.

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Sybiha: Allowing Russian hockey into international arenas will stain the ice with Ukrainian blood

Sports 11/01/2026, 16:09

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that admitting Russian hockey players to international competitions will legitimize Russia's aggression and urged the sports community to take a firm stance.

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FHU calls CAS verdict 'unjust': Ukraine gathers a coalition of 35 federations against Russia's admission to the 2027 World Championship

Sports 10/30/2026, 17:36

CAS ordered IIHF to admit Russian teams to the 2027 WC after reviewing the case in four days. FHU called the verdict 'unjust', started talks with IIHF and is forming a coalition of ~35 federations; a boycott is not yet discussed.

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Court of Arbitration for Sport Orders IIHF to Return Russian National Teams to World Championships

Sports 10/30/2026, 13:46

The Court of Arbitration for Sport ordered the IIHF to admit Russian national teams to the 2026/27 world championships. The federation expressed disappointment but confirmed compliance with the verdict.

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CAS Rejects Russian Curling Federation Appeal: Suspension Extended Through 2026

Sports 10/15/2026, 19:20

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has rejected the Russian Curling Federation's appeal, confirming that the suspension of adult athletes from international tournaments will remain in place until the end of 2026.

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FIS lifts special controls: Russians and Belarusians to return to ski tournaments in the 2026/27 season

Sports 09/02/2026, 18:23

The FIS Council, at its meeting in Thun, abolished the special checks for athletes from Russia and Belarus. From the 2026/27 season, they will be able to compete in neutral status across all disciplines after signing a declaration of neutrality.

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