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An opening round match between Finland and Canada in women’s ice hockey at the Winter Olympics was postponed Thursday due to a norovirus outbreak.
The Finnish women’s team was dealing with the problem, the team said.
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Finland’s Elisa Holopainen celebrates their third goal on April 20, 2025. (REUTERS/David W Cerny)
Their matchup with Canada was postponed until February 12. Finland finished its practice in the early afternoon with only eight skaters and two goalies. The remaining 13 players were either in quarantine or isolation due to the stomach virus problem that began affecting players on Tuesday.
“While all stakeholders recognize the disappointment of not playing the Games as originally planned, this was a responsible and necessary decision that reflects the spirit of the Olympic Games and the integrity of the competition,” Olympic officials announced.
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Finland’s players celebrate with their trophy and medals after the match on April 20, 2025. (REUTERS/David W Cerny)
“All stakeholders thank teams, partners and fans for their cooperation and understanding and look forward to the rescheduled match being played under safe and appropriate conditions.”
Finland was already considering possibly losing the match.
Finland coach Tero Lehterä said it was perhaps unfair to ask his 10 healthy players to compete for a full match. The coach said the team took into account the possibility that Canada was also plagued by the same problem.
“Most of them are getting better, but not healthy enough to play. And there’s a chance that if we were to play, it could affect Team Canada and their health as well,” Lehterä said after practice.
Finland’s players celebrate with their trophy and medals after the match at the World Championships on April 20, 2025. (REUTERS/David W Cerny)
“But I couldn’t risk my players if they were sick yesterday to play tonight because that would be wrong against the individual,” he added.
