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Russia reinstated for 2027 U20 Ice Hockey World Championship
Russia has replaced Norway in the 2027 U20 Ice Hockey World Championship following a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling that prompted the International Ice Hockey Federation to reinstate the nation.
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The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has moved to restore Russia's participation in the 2027 U20 World Championship, displacing Norway from the tournament lineup, the Norwegian Ice Hockey Association (NIHF) announced on Sunday. The decision follows a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) that effectively reversed previous sanctions affecting Russian team participation. Norway was originally scheduled to compete at the U20 event, but will now be removed from the roster following the IIHF's compliance with the CAS determination. The exact grounds for the CAS ruling were not immediately detailed, though it represents a significant shift in the federation's enforcement of restrictions on Russian ice hockey teams. The development underscores the ongoing legal complexities surrounding Russian sports participation across international competitions, with arbitration bodies occasionally overturning federation decisions on eligibility and sanctions.