Ice hockey coach admits to faking COVID certificate to enter China Olympics

Al Jazeera
April 14, 2026
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An ice hockey coach admitted to faking a COVID certificate to enter the China Olympics.

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An ice hockey coach admitted to faking a COVID certificate to enter the China Olympics. This admission has raised questions for Swiss Ice Hockey, which is scheduled to host the World Championships in May. The controversy centers on the coach's false Olympic paperwork and could impact the organization's reputation ahead of the major international event.

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