Patrick Fischer, head coach of the Swiss national ice hockey team, used a fake Covid-19 vaccination pass to enter China for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, according to multiple reports. According to these reports, Fischer was not vaccinated against Covid-19 at the time, which was a requirement for entry into the Olympic Games. The use of the fraudulent document allowed him to bypass China's strict Covid-19 protocols for the event.
Fischer has since paid a fine for his actions, according to multiple reports, though the exact amount of the fine has not been disclosed. The Swiss Ice Hockey Federation and his entourage were not aware of the fake vaccine pass, according to multiple reports, indicating that Fischer acted independently in this matter. The Swiss Ice Hockey Federation considers the matter closed, according to multiple reports, and has not imposed any additional disciplinary measures beyond the fine.
Fischer will remain as head coach over the World Championship, according to multiple reports, with the federation expressing confidence in his leadership despite the incident. The details on how the fake pass was discovered remain unclear, and it is unknown if there were other consequences beyond the fine.