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Source: Fox News
Summary
A preliminary round match between Finland and Canada in women’s ice hockey at the Winter Olympics was postponed due to a norovirus outbreak affecting the Finnish team. The team had 13 players in quarantine or isolation, and the remaining eight skaters and two goalies completed a practice session before the postponement. The game was rescheduled for February 12.
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This one felt recognizable early.
The Finnish team was already dealing with the outbreak, and it’s no surprise they couldn’t muster enough players to take on Canada.
Coach Tero Lehterä wisely prioritized his players’ health over the game, considering the risk of spreading the virus to the Canadian team.
It’s a shame the game was postponed, but better safe than sorry.
The result wasn’t surprising by the end: Finland’s norovirus outbreak took center stage, and the game was rightfully postponed.
Original Observation: This game’s postponement felt like a necessary evil, a reminder that even in the Olympics, health and safety come first.
Author: Evan Null
