Scheduled next table tennis tournament in Korea next month 16:20 on February 25 due to spread of new virus
Following the spread of the new coronavirus, the International Table Tennis Federation has announced that it will postpone the planned world championship in Busan, South Korea, next month.
The table tennis world championship alternates between individual and team competitions every other year, and will be held in Busan, South Korea from 22 to 29 next month. Had been
However, in response to the spread of the new coronavirus in South Korea, the International Table Tennis Federation announced on Tuesday that it will postpone holding the World Championship, placing the highest priority on the health and safety of athletes and spectators.
The postponement time will be adjusted from June 21 to 28, and it will be decided based on the status of infection in the future.
At the World Championships, players who have been decided to represent the Tokyo Olympics, such as Misato Ito and Tomokazu Harimoto, will participate in the World Championships. Was.
Mayor Oh Godon of Busan held a press conference on Tuesday, saying, `` We considered considering holding the tournament without changing the schedule and without attendance, but as a result of giving top priority to the safety of citizens and athletes, It was determined that it would be inappropriate to force the tournament in this situation. "
In Korea, the impact of the new coronavirus is spreading to the sports world, with professional soccer and the K-League deciding to delay the opening of this month on the 24th.