European Athletics Championships cancelled because of coronavirus

The 2020 European Athletics Championships in Paris have been cancelled amid the coronavirus crisis.

The event was due to be staged at the French capital’s Charlety Stadium from 25-30 August.

Great Britain topped the medal table at the 2018 championships in Berlin.

“We had hoped in these troubled times to offer European athletes a major event to aim for at the end of this summer,” said European Athletics interim president Dobromir Karamarinov.

“The health and safety of all athletics’ stakeholders – including athletes, fans, officials, partners and everyone connected with the sport – is paramount.” (Text and photo courtesy BBC)

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