Due to COVID-19 Concerns... '2020 Busan World Table Tennis Championships' Postponed

100 Days to the World Table Tennis Championships Mascot Unveiling Ceremony / Photo by Busan City

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jonghyo] The city of Busan has decided to postpone the 2020 Busan World Table Tennis Championships.

On the afternoon of the 25th, the city held a press conference at City Hall and stated, "Regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, the International Table Tennis Federation officially recommended postponing the event," and "After comprehensively gathering opinions from related organizations and city-affiliated groups, it was finally decided to postpone the 2020 Busan World Table Tennis Championships."

The city explained, "The main event, originally scheduled to take place from March 22 to 29, will be postponed by about three months to June 21 to 28," and added, "There will be no change in the venue aside from the schedule change."

It continued, "We also considered holding the event without spectators without changing the schedule, but judged that proceeding with the event was inappropriate for the safety of citizens and participating athletes," and stated, "We will strive to make this a decision recorded as a commitment to a more brilliant tournament."

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