# Norway says IIHF bumped it to let Russia compete at world juniors in Canada

https://mins.news/en/item/134759

- CBC News, 2026-11-08 19:50 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/iihf-norway-bumped-by-iihf-allow-russia-to-compete-world-juniors-9.7414313?cmp=rss

> The Norwegian Ice Hockey Association said Sunday it was told Russia would take Norway’s place at the world junior championships in Canada, adding uncertainty to the 10-nation tournament.

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