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Canada will not allow players from Russia or Belarus to participate in the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championship due to ongoing support for the war in Ukraine. Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized that as long as the conflict continues, these athletes will not compete in Canada. This decision follows a recent ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport allowing Russian athletes to participate in international competitions. Additionally, several national hockey federations from Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and the Czech Republic announced they would refuse to play against Russia in next year's Men's World Championship in Germany. The Russian ambassador to Canada expressed regret over this decision, stating that politics should not interfere with sports.