Current travel restrictions and the risk of increased spread of infection, led by the corona pandemic, are the reason for the championship being moved, the International Athletics Federation announces, which, in consultation with the World Cup organizer, has made the decision.

The competition was supposed to start on March 27, but the new date is November 13.

"Conditions may change until March, but to provide athletes, coaches and participating nations with certainty, the board has agreed to postpone the championship," the association writes on its website.

The World Cup is being held in Yangzhou, China.

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