“Alas, because of the general trend with infection, the 2020 World Cup could not be held. This IIHF decision was expected. Another thing is that this is a kind of lesson for us, for all sports organizations in Russia. This is an example of what the current situation with coronavirus requires. It requires serious measures and restrictions, ”the Championship quotes Pashkova.
He stressed that today the circumstances are stronger than any federations, and also expressed the hope that this period without sports will not last long.
On March 21, the IIHF announced the cancellation of the 2020 World Cup, which was to be held in Switzerland from May 8 to 24.
Previously, Rene Fasel said that IIHF is insured against financial losses due to the cancellation of the World Cup.