Coronavirus updates, March 23: Japanese PM accepts Tokyo Olympics may be postponed

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has killed more than 15,300 people and spread across 192 countries. Here's how it has hit global sport.

Updated : Apr 05, 2020 22:23 IST

IOC Chief Thomas Bach has set a four-week window to decide the fate of the Tokyo Olympics
IOC Chief Thomas Bach has set a four-week window to decide the fate of the Tokyo Olympics
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IOC Chief Thomas Bach has set a four-week window to decide the fate of the Tokyo Olympics

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has spread fear worldwide, taking the lives of around 13,500 people, and spreading across 186 countries. IOC Chief Thomas Bach has set a four-week window to decide the fate of the Tokyo Olympics. For now, the possibility of cancelling the marquee event has been dismissed.

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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