Russia reinstated at 2027 World Junior Hockey Championship, Norway relegated, Digi Mart USA News: The World Junior Ice Hockey Championship opened on a dramatic note following a controversial decision on Russia’s participation, and Norway has described the development as surreal.
A new schedule for this year’s junior world championship in Canada, which begins December 26, has been sent to the affected nations. Under the arrangement, Russia is ranked as the tenth nation, which means Norway, as the lowest-ranked nation, is moved down to Division 1A.
Petter Salsten, general secretary and sports director of the Norwegian Ice Hockey Federation, confirmed the situation to Dagbladet. He said the International Ice Hockey Federation is following a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to reinstate Russia, and that the federation appears to have little choice but to comply with CAS.
Salsten said the process has already begun, but the location where Norway will play has not been determined. He noted that many countries have said they will not play against Russia.
