Effect of Corona Virus on overall Sports

2019-2020 corona virus that has swept across the globe in last few weeks the virus not only had a affect on public health, society, economy but it has also affected the sporting calendar due to the virus many professionals and armature leagues all around the world has postponed or suspended their leagues and seasons to avoid the gathering of large amount of people. NBA was the first professional sports league which was suspended the lost of this cancellation was estimated between 350 and 450 million dollars.

The spread of corona virus has impacted different sports events around the world:

CRICKET:

The proposed seven-match series between Ireland and Bangladesh has been postponed. The games were scheduled to be held in Belfast & England in May.

Pakistan Super League is postponed, on the day the semi-finals were due to take place.

FOOTBALL:

English football suspended until 30 April at the earliest, with the end of the 2019-20 season extended indefinitely.

The Turkish Super Lag is suspended - the last major European league to do so.

HOCKEY:

Great Britain's FIH Pro League games on 2-3 May and 16-17 May are postponed.

Great Britain's two fixtures against Hungary on 21 and 22 April are cancelled.

Due to the virus many of the business around the globe will get affected and it will also have a blowing affect on the sports industry which will disturb many of the stake holders and due to all this emergency situation and suspension of many sports events many of the agreements may be affected including sponsorship , broadcasting, vendors , manufacturing and ticketing. And this ill affect many stake holders and sports industry which may give a rise to unemployment rate but in this difficult situation all of us should help and respect the decisions of our authorities as they are working hard for the safety and good will of the people..

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