Canada defies CAS ruling, bars Russia from World Junior hockey

Canada's government refuses to permit Russia's team to compete in the World Junior Championship in Edmonton and Red Deer, overriding a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling that ordered Russia's return. This marks a direct state-level defiance of an international sports tribunal, signaling continued political isolation of Russia in Western venues. The move underscores the politicization of sports amid the Ukraine conflict, with Canada prioritizing policy over CAS authority.

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