Russia barred from 2026 World Juniors in Alberta
The gist
Canadian PM Mark Carney said Russia will not compete at the world juniors starting Dec. 26 in Alberta.
The court-ordered reinstatement now collides with Canada's border powers.
How it unfolded
- Feb 28, 2022The IIHF bans Russia and Belarus from international tournaments following the invasion of Ukraine.
- Oct 30, 2026The Court of Arbitration for Sport rules Russia must be reinstated to international hockey, starting with the world juniors, overturning the ban.
- Oct 30, 2026The IIHF says the ruling affects five international tournaments in 2027, including the world junior men's championship beginning Dec. 26, 2026, in Alberta, and says it will act in accordance with the ruling.