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The deadly coronavirus, which the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a global health emergency, this week shut down more sports events. The WHO has warned that many countries are simply not ready to deal with the pandemic.

Cautious Italy leads the way by postponing games and having matches played behind closed doors as world scrambles to contain virus

The Chinese Grand Prix, which was scheduled for next month, was the first casualty – two weeks ago, race organisers decided to postpone it.Athletics, golf, rugby, tennis and badminton have all been affected, with events either cancelled or postponed. Italian football officials have banned competitions in six regions, but have said that Serie A games might go ahead this weekend, but behind closed doors.

The former head of the World Doping Agency said that things were changing rapidly ahead of the Games.Indoor World Championships due to be held in Nanjing, China, rescheduled for next year.The China Masters tournament scheduled to be played in Hainan, China, has been postponed.

 

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