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CORONAVIRUS continues to hit sport but the Olympics is still set to go ahead this summer , according to Japanese chiefs.
However, there is no hope of the Grand National being staged, with the legendary Aintree horse race now confirmed as off.
Follow all the latest news and information on how the outbreak is affecting sport …
Jamie Gordon 2 hours ago (th March)
MAN DOWN
The Isle of Man TT is also off this year after organizers weighed up the risk to the public.
The Isle of Man’s Minister for Enterprise Laurence Skelly MHK, said: “The decision to cancel has not been taken lightly and all options including postponement and delaying the decision have been considered in detail.
“Representatives from the Isle of Man Government will now discuss the implications with all relevant businesses, citizens and individuals affected by this cancellation, which it recognises will be significant.
“With the visitor restriction in place for the foreseeable future we wanted to make the decision now to give businesses, visitors and all involved time to manage the impact going forward.
“The Isle of Man and Isle of Man TT are faced with unique challenges regarding COVID – and making this decision will provide certainty to teams, competitors, sponsors and officials of the event and to visitors across the globe .
“The decision also aims to provide reassurance for our residents and healthcare professionals that the health and well-being of the Isle of Man’s residents is the single biggest priority and focus of this Government.”
Jamie Gordon (3 hours ago) (th March)
ANOTHER CANCELLATION
Nascar is the latest sport to call off events and there will be no races until May 3 at the earliest.
Today has seen another raft of postponements as the world gets to grips with the crisis, although there are reports the Chinese Super League is preparing to return to action
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Marc Mayo (3 hours ago) (th March) Marc Mayo 3 hours ago (th March)
VIRUS TIPS
Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho and Mauricio Pochettino have helped out the World Health Organization with a new video to help beat coronavirus.
A FIFA clip featuring a number of big names aims to help people stay safe and not spread the virus.
Wenger opens the film, saying: “Hello everyone, we all know the situation with the coronavirus is a serious one, and we need to put health first.
“These are the five key tactics to tackle coronavirus and I urge you to follow with discipline at all times, these five tactics.”
Pochettino then adds: “It starts with your hands.
“Please wash your hands frequently, if possible with an alcohol-based hand solution.”
And Mourinho notes: “It turns of social interaction, take a step back.
“Stay a meter minimum from everyone that coughs or sneezes.”
Marc Mayo
(th March)
DAN BUT NOT OUT
Juventus star Daniele Rugani has said he has not had any “symptoms” despite testing positive for coronavirus.
The center-back tested positive for the deadly disease last week, prompting Serie A to suspend their season – but continues to insist he is “fine”.
Speaking on the club’s TV channel, as reported by Football Italia, the – year-old said: “I’m fine, I’ve been pretty good.
“I haven’t had the symptoms you read about in the news.
“I was lucky despite it being a good hit, because I was the first in our environment to get it.
“I hope it will serve to raise awareness.”
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