Coronavirus updates, March 24: No Olympic Games this summer, Champions League final postponed

The COVID-19 pandemic has killed more than 17,100 people and spread across 196 countries. We provide you the live updates of how it has hit global sport.

Updated : Apr 05, 2020 22:23 IST

Empty seats are seen due to the COVID-19 outbreak during the round two NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Parramatta Eels at Cbus Super Stadium on Sunday in Australia.
Empty seats are seen due to the COVID-19 outbreak during the round two NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Parramatta Eels at Cbus Super Stadium on Sunday in Australia.
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Empty seats are seen due to the COVID-19 outbreak during the round two NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Parramatta Eels at Cbus Super Stadium on Sunday in Australia.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has spread fear worldwide, taking the lives of around 17,100 people, and spreading across 196 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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