Germany and 6 more teams refused to approve the schedule of the MSM because of Russia

The federation of at least seven countries refused to approve the new schedule of the World Youth Championship after the inclusion of the Russian national team in it, the head of the German Hockey Union (DEB) Frank Lutz said at a meeting of the Bundestag Committee on Sport. Die Zeit reports.

Among these seven federations was DEB.

Lutz called on the International Federation (IIHF) to quickly find a solution to the situation with the admission of the Russian team. The IIHF previously replaced the Norwegian national team with the Russian team, executing the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

“We understand that a solution cannot be found overnight. But delaying this process for a few more weeks is unacceptable for us, Lutz said.

Earlier, several European countries announced plans to boycott matches with the Russians.

On Wednesday, TSN reported that the Canadian government had already notified the IIHF that the Russians would not be able to compete in the tournament, which starts on December 26 in Alberta. In particular, Canada will not give Russians visas to the tournament and will not allow hockey players from Russia to participate in local leagues, including in neutral status.

President of the Russian Ice Hockey Federation Vladislav Tretiak told TASS on Wednesday that the IIHF has a way out - "either allow us, or if it happens that we will not be able to enter Canada, move the championship, do not hold it at all or impose sanctions on Canada.".