Nordic nations refuse to face Russia in ice hockey World Championship

What happened: Denmark, Norway and Sweden said they would refuse to play against Russia at next year's ice hockey world championships over the war in Ukraine, a day after Finland said it would also refuse. Key numbers: The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled on October 30 that Russia must be admitted to the world championships. The 2027 tournament is due to be held in Germany in May. Why it matters: The IIHF opposes the CAS decision and said it creates "significant practical implications." Finland's federation said it is rallying countries into a common front against playing Russia.

Denmark, Norway and Sweden said they would refuse to play against Russia at next year's ice hockey world championships over the war in Ukraine, a day after Finland said it would also refuse.

The IIHF opposes the CAS decision and said it creates "significant practical implications." Finland's federation said it is rallying countries into a common front against playing Russia.