The COVID-19 pandemic has brought almost all of sporting activity across the world to a standstill. Pretty much all the big cricketing events over the next two months have either been cancelled or postponed, including the Indian Premier League. The Premier League and all other European football is on hold, while the NBA season has also been suspended. Formula 1 was the latest to take action, cancelling all races until the end of May, including the Monaco GP.
With new updates on cancellations or postponements coming in every hour, it's easy to get confused or lose track of key events. Here is a shortened list of the key upcoming events over the next two months, catered to Indian fans, with the latest on their status.
March
FOOTBALL
India's World Cup/Asian Cup qualifiers
Original date: Mar 26
Update: Postponed. No new date announced.
SHOOTING
World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun
Original date: Mar 17-25
Update: Postponed. No new date announced.
CRICKET
IPL
Original date: Mar 29
Update: Postponed start to April 15
April
WEIGHTLIFTING
Asian Championship
Original date: Apr 16-25
Update: Postponed. No new date announced.
ATHLETICS
Doha Diamond League
Original date: Apr 17
Update: Postponed. No new date announced.
