The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:Tajikistan has started a new soccer season, joining a small group of countries around the world where play has continued despite the coronavirus pandemic. Istiklol Dushanbe retained the Central Asian nation’s season-opening Super Cup on Saturday with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Khujand. The game was played without fans and a large banner reading “stop coronavirus” in Tajik and Russian covered part of the stands. Players and staff from both teams mingled freely after the final whistle before officials hung medals around their necks and shook their hands.

Source: International New York Times April 04, 2020 15:33 UTC