Norway Has Announced A Boycott Of Russia At The World Hockey Championship

• 3.11.2026, 15:12

The country's hockey players will not take the ice.

The Norwegian Ice Hockey Association has refused to play against Russia in the upcoming World Championship.

This was reported by reported to the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Council.

“We remain steadfast in our position that Russia should be suspended from all international competitions as long as the war in Ukraine continues.

At the same time, this decision is based on our responsibility for the safety and well-being of the players, team staff, and their families.

We believe that, under the current circumstances, a game against Russia could expose our players and team staff to significant safety risks. Therefore, their mental health, well-being, and personal safety are our top priority,” the association stated.

As a reminder, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne has reinstated the Russian national teams to international competition.