Tag: COVID-19
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Local swimmers come together for one final practice amidst season suspension
There was laughter in the air, amidst the sadness and confusion of the day. The Michigan High School Athletic Association had announced in the hours preceding that the high school swim season was basically being shut down because of the coronavirus virus outbreak and athletes were still in shock to hear they would not be…
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Opinion: IOC Needs to Cancel the Olympics NOW
This is not what I usually do on this site, but feel that I have to speak out, as president of a tiny swimming federation, and as a fellow human being. Despite all good efforts made by federations and clubs around the world, canceling major meets and urging everyone to take care, I suspect that…
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Olympic Torch Relay Suspended in Greece Due to COVID-19
“The Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) regrets very much that it has to announce the cancellation of the up-coming legs of the Greek leg of the Olympic Torch Relay. This is even more regrettable after the huge success of the relay during its first two days with big crowds gathering along the route and at the…
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Giro d’Italia postponed as Hungary declares state of emergency over coronavirus pandemic
The European Aquatics Championships must be hanging in a very thin thread also, set to start in Budapest on 11 May 2020, with Giro d’Italia now postponing its Hungary stages on 9-11 May. Italy’s biggest cycling event, the Giro d’Italia, has been postponed after Hungary, the nation where this year’s tour was due to begin,…
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Opening of Tokyo Aquatic Centre postponed due to coronavirus
The grand opening ceremony of the Tokyo Aquatics Centre has been postponed, with a rescheduled event set to take place without members of the public. The opening ceremony had been scheduled to take place on March 22. The event was postponed as part of measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Tokyo Metropolitan…
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IOC will follow WHO advice on Olympics cancellation: Bach
The International Olympic Committee will follow the World Health Organisation’s recommendation on whether to cancel or postpone this year’s Tokyo Olympics over the coronavirus pandemic, IOC chief Thomas Bach said Thursday. In an interview with German television ARD, Bach said his organisation has been in regular contact with WHO experts since mid-February over the issue.…
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What Swimmers Need to Know About the Coronavirus
Do swimmers need to worry about the coronavirus? We explain what the coronavirus is, if it can be transmitted in the pool, and what swimmers can do to stay safe and healthy.
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USA Swimming to Cancel All Events For 30 Days Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic
USA Swimming has officially pulled the plug on all events for the next 30 days regarding the coronavirus pandemic, sources have confirmed. That includes all championship meets including NCSAs. The coronavirus pandemic ramped up this week with many American colleges and universities suspending classes and shifting to online schooling for the rest of the semester.…
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LEN suspends all travels for its representatives
Given the current situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading throughout Europe and the implementation of stricter and stricter containment measures decided by various governments, the following measure will be effective as of immediately: Travelling and participation on behalf of LEN of any officially designated LEN person (Delegates, Officials, Lecturers, Observers, etc.) to any Competition, Clinic…