The NHL Is Pulling Out of the Beijing Olympics

The NHL and its players’ union struck a deal to drop out of the Beijing 2022 Olympics amid a hugely disruptive Covid-19 outbreak

The drive to allow National Hockey League players to participate in the Olympics for the first time in eight years collapsed on Tuesday, people familiar with the matter said, as the league and its players’ union struck a deal to drop out of Beijing 2022 amid a hugely disruptive Covid-19 outbreak.

An official announcement is expected to come on Wednesday after the league has a chance to speak with players, these people said. The NHL did not consult or seek permission from the International Olympic Committee or International Ice Hockey Federation in making its decision.

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