Swiss Ice Hockey Federation

The Swiss Ice Hockey Federation (SIHF) is the governing body for ice hockey in Switzerland. It is currently in the news due to the admission by its national team coach, Patrick Fischer, that he used a falsified COVID-19 vaccination certificate to enter China for the 2022 Winter Olympics. Fischer, who remains in his position, confessed to the act, citing a personal emergency at the time. The SIHF acknowledged that Fischer was convicted as a private individual in 2023 and has already faced the legal consequences. The federation has stated that it will not impose further sanctions on Fischer, recognizing his willingness to come forward. This situation arises shortly before Switzerland is set to host the Ice Hockey World Championships in May, raising questions about the federation's handling of the matter and potentially overshadowing the upcoming event.