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The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has added Russia to the roster for the 2027 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship, forcing Norway's national team to be relegated from the top division to Division IA, according to the Norwegian Ice Hockey Association. This decision follows a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on October 30, which mandated the IIHF to lift bans on Russian teams and admit them to multiple international competitions. However, Norway's participation in the tournament remains uncertain due to expected diplomatic and political barriers facing Russian athletes in North America. The Canadian authorities have stated that Russian hockey players will not receive visas to participate in the World Junior Championship.
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