Koshien held in summer Today's conclusion? Considering to cancel due to corona effect May 20 11:56
In response to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the Takanoren = Japan High School Baseball Federation and others will hold discussions at the steering committee etc. about the summer high school baseball held in Koshien Stadium this August. .. Takanoren and others are considering the possibility of discontinuation and are expected to reach a conclusion on the 20th.
National High School Baseball in Koshino summer is scheduled to start at Koshien Stadium on August 10, but due to the spread of the new coronavirus, Takanoren and others have decided not to operate the online steering committee or board. It will be open to the public and will be held on the 20th to hold the event.
During the summer Koshien, athletes and related people from all over the country move across prefectures and stay overnight for a long time, so there is a risk of infection, and due to the effect of prolonged school closures Many issues have been pointed out, such as the possibility that the tournament schedule cannot be secured if the time is shortened.
Based on this situation, Takanoren and others are considering the possibility of discontinuation, and it is expected that a conclusion will be reached on the 20th, and a meeting will be held in the evening.
In the history of Koshien in the summer, which has counted 101 times so far, it was canceled twice in 1918 and 1971, and this time it will be the first time after the war if it is canceled.