Patrick Fischer, the head coach of the Swiss men's ice hockey team, publicly acknowledged his wrongdoing in falsifying his COVID-19 vaccination records to gain entry to the 2022 Beijing Olympics. In a statement released on April 13, Fischer, 50, expressed remorse for his actions, admitting he made a “serious mistake” during a personal crisis regarding vaccination. He revealed that he purchased a fake vaccination certificate online, which led to a fine of nearly 39,000 Swiss francs (approximately $50,000 USD) imposed by local authorities. Fischer, one of the most successful coaches in Swiss hockey history, has led the national team to three Olympic appearances and multiple world championship medals. Following his admission, the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation stated that the matter is considered resolved, and Fischer is expected to resign before the upcoming world championship, which Switzerland will host next month. The 2022 Beijing Olympics had stringent COVID-19 protocols, requiring full vaccination for all participants to enter a controlled environment.