It has been decided that the Japan Championship, which will determine the number one wheelchair rugby club team in Japan, which was scheduled to be held next month, will be canceled to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
The Japan Championship, which decides the best wheelchair rugby club team in Japan, was scheduled to be held from the 4th to the 6th of next month at the Chiba Port Arena in Chiba City for the first time in two years.
However, due to the rapid spread of the new coronavirus infection, the Japan Wheelchair Rugby Federation, which hosts the tournament, decided to cancel the tournament because it wanted to prevent the spread of the infection and ensure the safety of the players and staff of the participating teams. Was decided on the 29th.
The Japan Wheelchair Rugby Federation commented, "I am very sorry that this result was not enough for all the people, including the players who have practiced and the fans who support me."