Patrick Fischer

Patrick Fischer is the coach of the Swiss national ice hockey team, a team he has reportedly shaped into a world-class contender. He is currently newsworthy due to his recent admission of using a falsified COVID-19 vaccination certificate to bypass travel restrictions and attend the 2022 Winter Olympics in China. Fischer confessed that he used the false certificate to enter China. This confession comes shortly before Switzerland is scheduled to host the Ice Hockey World Championships in May. According to the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation, Fischer was already convicted as a private individual in 2023 and faced the consequences for his actions. The Federation has stated that they will not impose any further repercussions on Fischer, acknowledging his admission of guilt.