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The global spread of COVID-19 is havoc with sports events worldwide. After the WHO the coronavirus as a pandemic, many sports associations have measures to the spread of the virus. Major sporting events are suspended on a daily basis. European football is to a standstill as Spain's La Liga, Italy's Serie A and other major leagues have games for the coming weeks. The Champions League could suspended until next summer. In other sports, the first grand prix of the Formula 1 season has been in Australia; and the National Hockey League and National Basketball League have been until further notice.

The biggest concern for sports fans uncertainty over the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Japan's government has for preparations to as scheduled. The minister responsible for the Olympics and Paralympics said it was "inconceivable" they would cancelled. However, a member of the organizing committee said it "more realistic" to the Games. U.S. President Donald Trump Japan should postponing the Games. He said: "It's a shame because they some really beautiful buildings." Sport is already being hit in Japan. The nation's 15-day spring sumo tournament is being behind closed doors in Osaka and a national high school baseball tournament has been cancelled.