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. Advertisement“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. The move follows a similar decision by the international field hockey federation, which postponed matches between the Chinese and Belgian national teams in Changzhou.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 29, 2020 18:54 UTC