Virus in China affects sports events, Olympic qualifiers International sports events in China are being affected by the spread of a new virus outbreak in the countryGENEVA -- Amid growing concern about the spread of a new virus in China, international sports in the country have been postponed and Olympic qualifying tournaments have been taken elsewhere. That followed a decision by the international field hockey federation to postpone Pro League games in China. Olympic qualifying events have been affected in recent days. The soccer games had already previously moved from Wuhan, at the center of the outbreak, to Nanjing. Future sports events in China also include a World Cup soccer qualifying game on March 26 against Maldives, and the China Open golf tournament, part of the European Tour, on April 23-26 in Shenzhen.

Source: ABC News January 29, 2020 08:32 UTC