Top sports news: EURO 2020 deferred for a year, Japan Olympic Committee dy chief tested positive for COVID-19 & more
Here are the top stories of March 17, 2020.
In Tuesday's top Sports News (March 17, 2020), we have the ICC providing an update on the upcoming T20 World Cup schedule after the recent outbreak of the coronavirus.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday (March 13) declared that the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic has moved from China, where new cases reported have drastically decreased, to Europe, where most countries are seeing a climb in infections and fatalities.
The Norwegian FA have announced that the European Championships will now take place in 2021 instead of later this year.
Let's take a look at the top five Sports news in detail below:
1. ICC gives update on T20 World Cup schedule after coronavirus outbreak
The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed on Tuesday (March 17) that the 2020 T20 World Cup in Australia will "go ahead as scheduled" despite the recent outbreak of the coronavirus across the globe.
2. Japan Olympic Committee deputy chief tested positive for coronavirus
The deputy chief of Japan's Olympic Committee, Kozo Tashima, confirmed on Tuesday (March 17) that he has been tested positive for the coronavirus.
3. UEFA decides to postpone EURO 2020 by a year amid coronavirus fear across Europe: Report
The Norwegian FA on Tuesday (March 17) have announced that the European Championships will now take place in 2021 due to the recent outbreak of the coronavirus across the world.
4. WATCH: CSK skipper MS Dhoni spotted in Ranchi riding a bike
After the kick-off of the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was postponed as a precautionary measure against the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni left his base in Chennai and headed back to Ranchi.
5. National camps postponed due to coronavirus except athletes training for Olympics: Kiren Rijiju
All national camps will be postponed except for those athletes who are training for the Olympics, Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports on Tuesday announced.