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Real event · international · 2026-11-04

Canada bars Russia & Belarus from junior tournament

Final verdict announced: November 5, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET

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Canada bars Russia & Belarus from junior tournament

Canada will not let ice hockey players from Russia or Belarus take part in the World Junior Championships next month.

The documented connection: No documented connection · Authority: administration

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Canada's decision affects participation in the tournament.

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