The IIHF has confirmed that Belarus will not compete in upcoming tournaments, while it is complying with a ruling that allows Russian teams to participate. The Court of Arbitration for Sport recently overturned the IIHF's ban on Russian athletes, leading to discussions about their involvement in the World Junior Championships. Several countries have expressed intentions to boycott games against Russia amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Key facts
- The IIHF announced Belarus will not participate in upcoming tournaments.
- The CAS ruled that Russian teams can compete in world championships.
- The World Junior Championships will be the first tournament affected by this ruling.
- Countries like Sweden and Finland have stated intentions to boycott games against Russia.
- If Russia participates, it will be its first World Juniors appearance since 2021.
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