Six Nations Move to Boycotting Russia at Hockey WorldsHockey Nations Reject Russia’s Return as Sponsors Raise StakesBoycott Threats Put Hockey’s Russian Return and Competition at Risk
On November 3, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Latvia and the Czech Republic joined Finland in saying they would not play Russia at next year’s men’s hockey world championship. Sponsors and tournament hosts are also reconsidering their involvement.On November 3, five more national teams joined Finland in refusing to play Russia at next year’s men’s hockey world championship, challenging the CAS-ordered return of Russian teams.On November 3, Sweden and four other national teams joined Finland in refusing to play Russia at next year’s men’s hockey world championship, after CAS ordered Russian teams reinstated.