China News Network client March 13th ITTF announced on the 13th that all the events before the end of April will be suspended due to the epidemic. Three days later, the ITTF Executive Committee will hold an emergency meeting to further discuss the situation. The latest situation of Hong Kong China Open and China Open will be updated after the meeting.
ITTF Announcement
The ITTF announcement said: "Given the severe situation of the global spread of COVID-19 (new coronavirus pneumonia), the ITTF has decided to suspend all events until the end of April."
"The ITTF always puts the health and safety of players, coaches, staff and fans first. Based on the recent announcement by the World Health Organization (WHO) that COVID-19 (New Coronavirus Pneumonia) has constituted a 'global pandemic', and the global As travel restrictions continue to escalate, the ITTF has decided to suspend all events before the end of April. The decision will take effect on March 16, 2020, and will target all ITTF authorized events, efficient development activities, and ITTF Foundations. activity."
"On March 16, the ITTF Executive Committee will hold an emergency meeting to further discuss the situation. The latest situation of the Hong Kong China Open and China Open will be updated after the meeting. At the same time, the ITTF calls on intercontinental associations Follow the ITTF decision. "(End)