2020 IIHF World Championship Canceled Due to Coronavirus

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The 2020 IIHF World Championship, originally scheduled to take place in Zurich and Lausanne, Switzerland, from May 8 to 24, has been canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

This is a difficult reality for the international ice hockey community Jake Oettinger 4NF Jersey, but it is one that we must accept, said Rene Fasel, president of the International Ice Hockey Federation IIHF). The coronavirus is a global issue that requires significant efforts from government authorities to control its spread. The IIHF must do everything it can to support these efforts. For now, we must set aside sports and support both the governmental bodies and the ice hockey community.

The IIHF also confirmed that relocating the 2020 tournament to another country is not an option. As the host locations for the World Championship are set through 2025, any potential discussions about moving a future World Championship to Switzerland would need to be addressed by the IIHF.

The announcement of the cancellation came just nine days after the NHL announced a suspension of the 2019-20 season due to the pandemic.

Gian Gilli, the general secretary for the organizing committee of the 2020 World Championship, expressed his understanding of the decision. We accept the IIHF Councils decision Elias Pettersson 4NF Jersey, but of course, it is a huge disappointment. This is an unprecedented situation for everyone involved, and now the priority is to resolve all outstanding matters.

A refund policy for ticket holders will be announced shortly.

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