Surfing legend Kelly Slater was expected to be one of the biggest attractions at next week's 2020 Corona Piha Pro. The World Surf League has postponed next week's 2020 Corona Piha Pro WSL Challenger Series due to the coronavirus outbreak. READ MORE:* Ex-world champion Adriano De Souza boosts Piha Pro surfing entries* Auckland water shortage: Concerns over Piha Pro surfing event if dry spell continues* Surfing legend Kelly Slater to compete in New Zealand for the first time since 1993The 2020 Corona Piha Pro event organisers released a statement announcing the cancellation of next week's event. SURFING NZ Aimee Brown was hoping to boost her chances of becoming a professional surfer with a wildcard entry to next week's Corona Piha Pro. ​ATEED's Steve Armitage said it would be working with the event's organisers to find a better time to hold the surf event.

Source: Stuff March 12, 2020 23:33 UTC