After a period of speculation, it is now clear, Switzerland refuses to postpone the World Cup 2021. The decision comes after the tournament that would have gone on in May was postponed with the occasion of the raging corona pandemic. The Swiss Hockey Association announces that the reason for the reimbursement is about the major financial risks posed by the spread of the corona virus.
The Swiss Hockey Association, on the other hand, hopes that sometime in the coming years it will be able to host the tournament, according to Swiss Hockey News.
According to the site, ticket holders to the championship will be refunded and will be contacted during the next week.
The World Cup 2021 was previously planned to be held in Latvia and Belarus.