China: The life cycle of Corona has once again come to a standstill in China. The rise of corona cases in China is also having an impact on sports. Most cities in China have once again been locked down and cracked down on. The Asian Games 2022 in China has been postponed due to the growing case of Corana.
The Corona epidemic is wreaking havoc once again. Its impact is being seen at this year’s Asian Games 2022. This year’s Asian Games in China (Hangzhou) have been postponed indefinitely. This information has been countered by the Chinese media.
The Asian Games were to be held in Hangzhou, China in September this year. According to Chinese media reports, the games have been postponed indefinitely without giving any reason. The decision was made on Friday, according to China Central Television (CCTV) reports.
The Asian Games were to be held in September
The Director General of the Olympic Council of Asia has announced that the 19th Asian Games has been postponed indefinitely. The Games were to be held in Hangzhou from September 10 to 25 this year. Now when the Asian Games will be held, its new dates will be announced soon.
Corona’s impact on many Chinese tournaments
China is facing difficulties these days due to the new wave of Corona. The popularity of the new type of corona, Omicron, is growing rapidly in China. Apart from the Asian Games, many Chinese tournaments have been affected by the Corona epidemic. The World University Games on Thursday have also been postponed for a year.
Complete the preparation of the stadium for sports
Hangzhou is located near Shanghai, one of the largest cities in China. A lockdown has been imposed here for the past one week due to Corona. About 25 million people living here are imprisoned in their homes. Organizers said last month that the city of Hangzhou, with a population of 1.20 million, had made all preparations for the Asian Games. The stadium is fully prepared for the 56 games to be played in the tournament. The stadiums will host the Asian Games and the Asian Para Games.
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