What happened: The IIHF imposed a four-year suspension on Patrick Fischer after completing its investigation into a falsified COVID certificate. Fischer was dismissed as Switzerland’s national-team coach in April 2026.
Why it matters: The sanction ends Fischer’s international coaching tenure after more than a decade with Switzerland. Swiss Sport Integrity is still assessing whether to adopt the IIHF suspension.
By the numbers: Four-year IIHF suspension; the underlying incident involved the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
What to watch: Watch for any appeal and for Swiss Sport Integrity’s decision on whether to extend the ban.