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.Published On 3 Nov 20263 Nov 2026Denmark, 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.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Ice hockey coach admits to faking COVID certificate to enter China Olympicslist 2 of 4Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100m fund created by IOClist 3 of 4NHL superstar Ovechkin ‘was asked’ to film Putin ad, team sayslist 4 of 4Russia back in ice hockey world championships after sport court rulingend of list“Our view that Russia should be banned from all international championships for the duration of the war in Ukraine remains firm.”It said Norway would play its other group matches as planned.The Nordic countries have been strong suppor...