"This is a tough reality to face for the international hockey family, but one that we must accept," International Hockey Federation chairman RenéFasel told his own website.

The reason, of course, is the corona epidemic that grows every day.

The Ice Hockey World Cup was late to cancel the championship, a message that leaked out already on Tuesday, but it has been working to resolve insurance issues with the organizer ever since.

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"Must put sports aside"

“We must do everything to support this fight. We have to put sports aside for the moment and support the authorities involved and the hockey family, ”Fasel continued.

IIHF's annual congress in Zurich, May 21-23, is also canceled. It is stated that the championship, which would be played May 8-24, can be moved on time, which will be discussed, but the championships until 2025 are already nailed so it is a real challenge in that case.