Nordic nations refuse to face Russia in ice hockey World Championship
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- Denmark, Norway and Sweden join Finland in refusing to face Russia in 2027 World Championships in Germany next May.
- Ice hockey's world governing body says the impact of a court decision forcing it to reinstate Russia has been "significantly underestimated." Several leading nations say they won't play against Russian teams.
- Ice hockey's governing body says the impact of a court decision forcing it to reinstate Russia presents "significant practical and sporting challenges." Several leading nations say they won't play against Russian teams.