Russian Olympic champion demands Canada be punished over hockey visa refusal

Russian Olympic champion Alexander Kozhevnikov demanded Canada be punished after its authorities refused visas to Russian hockey players for the World Junior Championship. He called the decision "fascist policy" and urged the IIHF to act. Kozhevnikov, speaking to the state-run Match TV channel, also called for the tournament to be moved to another country. He said it would be "fair for everyone" to relocate the championship if "we are seeking the truth." Last week, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ordered the IIHF to reinstate Russian teams. However, two judges who ruled in Russia's favor had visited Moscow before the hearing, and several national teams have refused to play against Russian opponents.