Matches will be played at the Sursee Stadthalle which has capacity for 3,200 people.

It is hoped the tournament will expand from its normal eight teams to become a "special edition" of the competition, which is overseen by the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS).

This comes after the disappointment caused by the cancellation of the 2020 European Championships in Finland as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

More information about how the Championship will work is expected in due course, as well as the dates.

"Our sport family, as all the society, faced a really sad year in 2020," said International Powerchair Hockey chairman Fabio Rodo.

"The cancellation of an event like the European Championship is the extreme measure that we had to take due to the current situation. 

"Nevertheless we have to look forward and as you can see we never stopped working on future competitions.

"The appointment of Switzerland as hosting nation for the World Championship 2022 is an amazing signal of our wish and will of starting again. 

"I can imagine all of you are missing being on the fields as I do. 

"I can't wait to see all of you in what will be a great, great event."

Martin Wenger, the sport manager for powerchair hockey at Wheelchair Sport Switzerland, also welcomed the news.

"We are highly delighted IWAS appointed the Powerchair Hockey World Championship 2022 to Switzerland," he said. 

"The LOC's goal is not only to build the perfect platform to host fair and thrilling games in the best setting, but also to create an arena stimulating good vibes among the nations and the spectators. 

"We are looking forward to welcoming the teams, the officials and the fans in the heart of Switzerland."