New Coronavirus infection spread Boat Olympic final qualifying canceled March 15 20:31
In response to the spread of the new coronavirus, the International Boat Federation announced on May 14 that it will cancel the World Final Qualifiers and the Asia-Oceania Continental Qualifiers in May, which are related to qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics.
The Asia-Oceania Continental Qualifier was originally scheduled to be held in Korea in April, but will be canceled due to the spread of the new coronavirus, and will be held in May at the same time as the World Final Qualifier in Switzerland. Was.
However, the International Federation of Boats decided to cancel both tournaments, and the situation was tough for the Japanese national team, which was aiming for a qualifying slot in these two tournaments.
The International Federation of Boats will reconsider participation qualifications, such as the Olympic quota, and discuss any actions that may be required for Paralympic Games.
According to the International Federation of Boats, "Health and safety for all participants, including athletes, and responsible measures to prevent the spread of the virus are required.
We want to collect information, analyze it carefully, make decisions, and be informed quickly. "