Beijing, February 9, Andrey Senchenko Former President of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF ) Rene Fasel said that the game of hockey players at the Olympic Games in medical masks was a necessary measure. Previously, masks were used during meetings of the women's Olympic tournament Canada — Russia and Russia — Finland. «You are aware that the teams have a very hard time in connection with all this It's really difficult to work in such conditions. I mean women's hockey. It's not easy for the Russian national team because of the covid, the teams have to play in masks. To be honest, I can't even imagine how difficult it is for them now. I hope their health will not be harmed. It is very difficult. As difficult as making the decision to play in masks. If it is difficult for us to breathe in masks in everyday life, what is it like to play sports in them? But we expect to spend tournament p completely, and not as in the case of the youth world championship in Canada. This is our goal. I hope we can do it. Especially the men's hockey tournament at the Olympics. I can't imagine that men will play in masks. They play at super high speeds. I hope that things will not come to such situations,» Fasel said.
