Covid-19: Athletics Events Are Wiped Out

Unprecedented calendar changes due to Covid-19

Never before has the athletics fixtures list been decimated to such a degree. Not only have spring road races and early summer Diamond League meetings been postponed due to the coronavirus, but athletes are being encouraged – and even ordered in some countries – not to train together.

In an unprecedented step, athletics governing bodies in the UK advised athletes to suspend all activity apart from solo training sessions in isolated locations. UKA said on Tuesday: “The Home Country Athletics Federations in cooperation with UK Athletics have decided to suspend all planned in person and face to face organised athletics activity until the end of April, where the situation will be reviewed.

“This suspension includes all organised athletics activity within the UK, including competitions and leagues, member clubs, running groups and races. We are advising that clubs and groups should not be undertaking training, competitive or other related activities during this period.”

Here is a summary of the cancellations and postponements for major events.