Ice Hockey Match Postponed Due to Virus

A preliminary round women's ice hockey match between Finland and Canada at the Winter Olympics has been postponed. The postponement is due to a norovirus outbreak impacting the Finnish team, which began affecting players on Tuesday. The team was forced to practice with only eight skaters and two goalies as many players were in isolation.

Olympic officials stated that the decision was responsible and necessary, aiming to maintain the integrity of the competition and ensure safe playing conditions. The matchup has been rescheduled for February 12th. Finland's coach had considered the possibility of forfeiting the game, noting the unfairness to his healthy players and the potential risk of spreading the virus to their opponents.