The IIHF has cancelled the 2020 men's World Championship due to the coronavirus outbreak, the organization announced on Saturday.
The tournament was scheduled to be held May 8 to 24 in Switzerland, and was the last remaining senior IIHF tournament to be cancelled this spring.
"This is a harsh reality to face for the international ice hockey family, but one that we must accept,” said IIHF President René Fasel. “The coronavirus is a global problem and requires major efforts by government bodies to combat its spread. The IIHF must do all it can to support this fight.