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SPORT
CORONAVIRUS BRINGS HALT TO
SPORTING EVENTS WORLDWIDE
The world of sport has been crippled by the outbreak
of the COVID19 Coronavirus. In the UK, most
sporting events have been cancelled or postponed
until at least the end of April.
The Six Nations Rugby tournament was shortened
due to the spread of the illness in Italy with the
final game between Italy and England postponed
indefinitely.
The English Football leagues are also in doubt of
finishing after matches also joined the attempt to
slow the spread of the virus.
The World Surf League also announced this week
that all events until June are now postponed. Erik
Logan, the CEO of the WSL said:
“I want to see the world’s best surfers battle it out on the best
waves in the world. However, the WSL’s primary concern
right now is for the health and safety for our athletes, fans
and global employees.”
Erik Logan CEO WSL
“I want to see the world’s best surfers battle it out
on the best waves in the world. However, the WSL’s
primary concern right now is for the health and
safety for our athletes, fans and global employees.”
Also in doubt are the forthcoming Olympics from
Tokyo. Although a final decision is yet to be made,
many events are looking doubtful. However, it
was also announced this week that the first Surfing
Olympic competition will still take place as long as
the Olympics 2020 takes place in whatevver form.
SAFFER Worldwide will continue to monitor events
worldwide and bring the latest news regarding
Coronavirus effects on the sporting world as and
when it happens.
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