Estonia joins Canada in banning Russian and Belarusian athletes

Estonia joins Canada in banning Russian and Belarusian athletes

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Estonia's government announced it will not issue visas to athletes from Russia or Belarus, joining Norway, Finland and Canada in restricting their participation in sports events because of the war in Ukraine. Earlier, Canada said it would deny entry to Russian and Belarusian hockey players for the World Junior Championship in Alberta, even if they possessed valid visas, according to the Secretary of State for Sport. Russian Ice Hockey Federation chief Vladislav Tretiak warned that Russia would seek compensation and could push for relocating or cancelling the tournament in response to the Canadian ban.

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Adam van Koeverden Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Mark Carney International Ice Hockey Federation Court of Arbitration for Sport Canadian Hockey League

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Alberta, Canada Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

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November 13, 2026
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Estonia bans Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing on its soil
Estonia bans Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing on its soil

BBC • 13 Nov 17:54

Estonia announced it will not grant visas to athletes from Russia or Belarus, joining Norway, Finland and Canada in restricting participation due to the war in Ukraine.

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November 12, 2026
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Russian hockey chief threatens legal action and tournament relocation over Canada ban
Russian hockey chief threatens legal action and tournament relocation over Canada ban

CBC • 12 Nov 21:51

Vladislav Tretiak said the Russian federation will seek compensation and may push for moving or cancelling the World Junior Championship if Canada bars Russian teams from the event.

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Russian Hockey Federation Says It Will Seek Compensation if Banned from World Juniors in Alberta
Russian Hockey Federation Says It Will Seek Compensation if Banned from World Juniors in Alberta

Global News • 12 Nov 21:01

The Russian federation warned it will demand compensation from Canada and Germany and may push to relocate the tournament if its team is barred from the World Junior Championship in Alberta.

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Russian hockey chief says Russia will seek compensation if barred from World Juniors in Alberta
Russian hockey chief says Russia will seek compensation if barred from World Juniors in Alberta

Sportsnet.ca • 12 Nov 20:49

Vladislav Tretiak warned that Russia will pursue compensation and may push for relocation or cancellation of the World Junior Championship if Canadian authorities bar its team from the tournament.

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Canada bars Russian and Belarusian players from World Juniors despite visas
Canada bars Russian and Belarusian players from World Juniors despite visas

Global News • 12 Nov 00:04

Canada's sport ministry confirmed that Russian and Belarusian hockey players will be denied entry to the World Junior Championship in Alberta, even if they hold valid Canadian visas.

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November 11, 2026
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Canada bars Russian and Belarusian players from World Junior Championship despite visas
Canada bars Russian and Belarusian players from World Junior Championship despite visas

CBC • 11 Nov 23:34

Canada will deny entry to Russian and Belarusian hockey players for the upcoming World Junior Championship in Alberta, even if they hold valid visas, according to a statement by the Secretary of State for Sport.

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