Coronavirus updates, March 27: Novak Djokovic donates €1m for medical equipment

The COVID-19 pandemic has killed more than 22,340 people and spread across 198 countries. We provide you the live updates of how it has hit global sport.

Updated : Apr 05, 2020 22:20 IST

Novak Djokovic and wife Jelena are donating €1m for medical equipment amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Novak Djokovic and wife Jelena are donating €1m for medical equipment amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Novak Djokovic and wife Jelena are donating €1m for medical equipment amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has spread fear worldwide, taking the lives of around 22,300 people, and spreading across 198 countries.

The biggest news for the world of sport is the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics from 2020 to the summer of 2021. Several other tournaments, including the Euro 2020, Champions League and Europa League summit clashes have also been postponed.

Cancellations or suspensions have impacted Formula One, the Premier League, French Open, IPL, La Liga, BWF Tour, World Test Championship, PSL and several Formula One races among others.

Here are the updates from around the world as they happen:

 

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