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IIHF Men's World Championship Canceled Due to COVID-19
Tournament was scheduled to take place in Switzerland from May 8-24
No championships were held from 1940 to 1946 due to World War II nor during the Olympic years 1980 1984 and 1988
The 2020 IIHF Men's World Championship has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament was scheduled to take place in Switzerland from May 8-24.
This is the first time the Men's World Championship has been canceled since 1940. The tournament was not held from 1940 to 1946 due to World War II, and it was also not held during the Olympic years of 1980, 1984, and 1988.
The IIHF made the decision to cancel the tournament after consulting with the Swiss government and the local organizing committee. The IIHF said in a statement that it "deeply regrets" having to cancel the tournament, but that the health and safety of the players, fans, and staff is its top priority.
The cancellation of the Men's World Championship is a major disappointment for hockey fans around the world. The tournament is one of the most prestigious events in the sport, and it is always a highlight of the hockey calendar.
The IIHF said that it is hopeful that the Men's World Championship will be able to be held in 2021. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Belarus and Latvia from May 7-23.
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