UkrainePublished: 3 November 2026 at 18:11
Norway, Denmark and Sweden teams refuse to play Russia at 2027 Ice Hockey World Cup
The ice hockey teams of Norway, Denmark and Sweden say they will not play with Russia at the 2027 Ice Hockey World Cup. As Russia returns to international hockey, sponsors are withdrawing, including a Swedish firm that has sponsored since 1989.
The national ice hockey teams of Norway, Denmark and Sweden refuse to take the ice alongside Russia at the 2027 Ice Hockey World Cup, an international hockey tournament. The refusal comes as Russia returns to international ice hockey.
Sponsors are also walking away as Russia comes back. One Swedish company is ending a sponsorship it has held since 1989.
The source gives no further details, such as how the refusal will be put into effect, where the tournament will be held or what other countries think.
