Swiss Ice Hockey Coach Fired Over Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate

The Swiss national ice hockey coach has been fired after admitting to using a false COVID-19 vaccination certificate. The incident reportedly occurred in connection with the Olympics.

15 Apr, 23:43 — 16 Apr, 08:34

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This incident highlights the strict COVID-19 protocols in place for international events like the Olympics and the consequences for individuals attempting to circumvent them. It also raises questions about integrity in professional sports and adherence to public health measures.

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A Swiss hockey coach was fired for using a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
The certificate was used to enter China for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
The coach admitted to using the non-valid certificate.

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The coach's name is Patrick Fischer.

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The Swiss federation was unaware of the coach's use of a non-valid certificate.

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YahooMostly Factual141d ago

Hockey coach who admitted using a false COVID-19 vaccine certificate at the Olympics is fired

A Swiss hockey coach who admitted he used a certificate falsely claiming he'd been vaccinated against COVID-19 to get around China's travel restrictions for the 2022 Winter Olympics has been fired. In a statement late Monday, head coach Patrick Fischer said he made a “serious mistake in this matter” by traveling to Beijing with the Switzerland men’s team using false paperwork. The Swiss Ice Hockey Federation initially supported him, saying the case was closed because he had admitted to his ...

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japan-timesMostly Factual140d ago

Switzerland fires ice hockey coach for fake COVID vaccination certificate

Patrick Fischer issued a statement on Monday ‌saying he ‌entered China using a non-valid certificate that the Swiss federation did not know about.

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First report: Yahoo · 15 Apr, 23:43|Full coverage: 3 · 14h|Window: 14h

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Yahoo15 Apr, 23:43First to report

Hockey coach who admitted using a false COVID-19 vaccine certificate at the Olympics is fired

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japan-times16 Apr, 08:34

Switzerland fires ice hockey coach for fake COVID vaccination certificate

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dr-dk16 Apr, 14:09Latest update

Falsk vaccinecertifikat koster landstræner jobbet

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Coach's Admission and FiringApril 15-16, 2026

The Swiss hockey coach, Patrick Fischer, admitted to using a fake COVID-19 vaccine certificate to enter China for the 2022 Olympics and was subsequently fired.

Swiss Ice Hockey Coach Fired Over Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate

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Hockey coach who admitted using a false COVID-19 vaccine certificate at the Olympics is fired

Switzerland fires ice hockey coach for fake COVID vaccination certificate

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Hockey coach who admitted using a false COVID-19 vaccine certificate at the Olympics is fired

Switzerland fires ice hockey coach for fake COVID vaccination certificate

Falsk vaccinecertifikat koster landstræner jobbet

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