Coronavirus updates, March 22: calls to cancel Serie A, Olympics under pressure

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has killed more than 13,500 people and spread across 186 countries. Here's how it has hit global sport.

Updated : Apr 05, 2020 22:25 IST

The Serie A faces the threat of a suspension altogether with things going from bad to worse in Italy.
The Serie A faces the threat of a suspension altogether with things going from bad to worse in Italy.
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The Serie A faces the threat of a suspension altogether with things going from bad to worse in Italy.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has spread fear worldwide, taking the lives of around 13,500 people, and spreading across 186 countries. There are fears the 2020 Tokyo Olympics might be impacted but the organisers insist preparations are going ahead as planned.

Cancellations or suspensions have impacted 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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