Monday’s Coronavirus Update: FIH, ITU, World Curling, FFA, IMMAF, World Archery, UIPM

FIH

Following the latest information and recommendations from the World Health Organization and the decisions taken by a number of governments and local authorities around the world regarding the current COVID-19 outbreak, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and all participating National Associations (NAs) have decided to put all FIH Hockey Pro League matches currently scheduled until 15 April on hold, with immediate effect.

ITU

In the light of the rapid spread worldwide of COVD-19, the Executive Board of the International Triathlon Union has decided to suspend all activities until the 30th April. The measure includes the suspension of all the competitions in the World Triathlon calendar

World Curling

The organisers of the World Curling Federation’s LGT World Men’s Curling Championship 2020 in Glasgow confirmed that the event has been cancelled, following the latest Scottish Government advice with regard to the hosting of major sports events during the Covid-19 pandemic, and based on the need to protect the resilience of the emergency and public health services.

The World Mixed Doubles and World Senior Curling Championships 2020 have been cancelled in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, due to the ongoing spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

FFA

The Professional Footballers Australia’s A-League Delegates met on Monday afternoon to discuss a range of issues relating to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on professional footballers.

This meeting followed Football Federation Australia’s (FFA) confirmation this morning that the remainder of the A-League 2019/20 regular season, and the W-League 2020 Grand Final scheduled for this weekend, will proceed.

FFA confirmed the matches would proceed; with all matches to be played behind closed doors and with no fans permitted to attend.

IMMAF

At IMMAF the health and wellbeing our members matters to us, and we are mindful of current global measures and concerns regarding the coronavirus (Covid-19).

Therefore, we are sadly postponing our two upcoming tournaments in April and May until further notice: The 2020 IMMAF Africa Open Championships and the 2020 IMMAF Pan American Championships. Participants should contact their National Federation regarding refund of participation fees and for further advice.

World Archery 

World Archery’s executive committee has suspended all international competition and development activities until the end of April due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

UIPM

UIPM 2020 Pentathlon World Cup Season Postponed Until May Due To Coronavirus Pandemic