The coronavirus outbreak is forcing sports officials to cancel or postpone a string of major events scheduled throughout China in the next few weeks.
On Wednesday, the international track federation announced it would postpone the world indoor championships, scheduled to take place in Nanjing in mid-March.
Hours earlier, international ski officials cited similar concerns in postponing World Cup races at the new Olympic course in Yanqing.“Although the risk level in Yanqing is low, the health and welfare of the athletes and all participants must take priority,” said Gian Franco Kasper, president of the International Ski Federation. “It is also imperative that athletes can focus on their performance and particularly on the completely new and very challenging course.
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