Norway joins Finland in boycotting hockey games against Russia
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 12:03 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
Norway has announced its decision to boycott games against Russia at the ice hockey world championship, aligning with Finland's similar stance. This comes after the Court of Arbitration for Sport mandated the reinstatement of Russian teams in international competitions. Norway's Ice Hockey Association cited security concerns for players and staff as key reasons for the boycott. The move adds pressure on other nations, with reports suggesting Latvia may also join the boycott. Germany is considering withdrawing from its hosting duties, complicating the situation further as sponsors express discontent over Russia's participation.
- •Norway joined Finland in the boycott against Russia.
- •The Court of Arbitration for Sport reinstated Russian teams.
- •Safety concerns were cited by the Norwegian Ice Hockey Association.
- •Latvia may also refuse to play Russia in the tournament.
- •Germany could withdraw from hosting next year's event.
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Nations threaten to boycott ice hockey worlds as Russia can compete
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Norway joins Finland in boycotting hockey world championship games against Russia
"OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norway joined Finland in pledging to boycott games against Russia at the ice hockey world championship as a rift in the sport deepened Tuesday.The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled last week that the International Ice Hockey Federation must reinstate Russian teams, beginning with the world juniors starting next month in Canada.
"Nations are threatening to boycott the 2027 men's ice hockey world championships in Germany after Russia was permitted to compete by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Following world champions Finland, Norway have also announced they will not play against Russia.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 3, 2026, 12:03 PMNations threaten to boycott ice hockey worlds as Russia can compete
Nations are threatening to boycott the 2027 men's ice hockey world championships in Germany after Russia was permitted to compete by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Following world champions Finland, Norway have also announced they will not play against Russia.
- Yahoo SportsNov 3, 2026, 11:30 AMNorway joins Finland in boycotting hockey world championship games against Russia
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norway joined Finland in pledging to boycott games against Russia at the ice hockey world championship as a rift in the sport deepened Tuesday.The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled last week that the International Ice Hockey Federation must reinstate Russian teams, beginning with the world juniors starting next month in Canada.
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