UK Athletics is "hugely disappointed" to cancel the Games, its chief executive Joanna Coates said. Joanna Coates, UK Athletics CEO, said: "We are hugely disappointed to confirm the cancellation of one of the flagship events of the global athletics calendar, but we must place the safety of the entire athletics family at the forefront of every decision we make during these unprecedented times and ensure we are following Government advice.". Coates, who only took over as chief executive of UK Athletics in February, warned the cancellation of the track-and-field event will be a big financial blow. The revenue we generate from events - through ticketing, broadcast and sponsorship helps administer the sport and provide the essential governance services that we, as an NGB, oversee. Stadium. The annual athletics showcase was launched following the hosting of the 2012 Olympic Games and the track-and-field competition is part of the Diamond League series. Athletes will not earn points this season and there will not be a single, 24-discipline final in Zurich as originally planned. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates. It has one of the widest ranges of choice in sport, from jumps and throws to sprints or distance and cross country running. Our news. The Anniversary Games in London have been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, UK Athletics has confirmed. The decision was taken this morning by organisers of the London Stadium event as the coronavirus pandemic rages on. Music. A curation of the best the new tracks for you to enjoy. "But we must place the safety of the entire athletics family at the forefront of every decision we make during these unprecedented times and ensure we are following government advice.". THE MLB London 2020 Series in June has become the latest sporting event to cancelled. 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But as with the vast majority of sporting events due to take place over the next few months, this has now been shelved. With latest scores and headlines sent straight to your device, personalisation and much more, ensure you have a great sporting life with BBC Sport. Published: 12 May 2020 - 11.27am . Send. To receive our Covid-19 newsletter in your inbox every tea time, sign up here. Play amazing courses on PC, tablet or mobile! 10 Jun 2020. Currently a two-year agreement, the London series sees West Ham's home ground host two regular season games over two days. Our news. "It will have a significant financial impact on UK Athletics and wider sport," Coates added. For the London Series 2019, New York Yankees took on Boston Red Sox in front of 119,000 people over two days. The event was set to take place on July 11 at the London park location. By Press Association Published: 12 May 2020 - 11.27am × To Note. THE MLB London 2020 Series in June has become the latest sporting event to cancelled. Meetings & Events; Our Venues; Food & Drink; News; Contact Us; Sign up; Home. Chef Team Bring Home The Silverware For London Stadium. There will be no baseball taking place in the London Stadium this June Credit: Getty Images - Getty. Fleet Street's first female football reporter, Julie Welch, tells Football Focus' Caroline de Moraes about the ups and downs of making her way in such a male-dominated industry. 12 May 2020. said UK Athletics' finances would take "a hefty blow". News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Events scheduled at the O2 Arena in London are still going ahead, although organisers have put up signs to remind people to wash their hands, and increased the supply of hand sanitiser. Get the latest coronavirus news, facts and figures from around the world - plus essential advice for you and your family. "We're incredibly thankful to our commercial partners, some of which are continuing to support us during these tough times but there will be a substantial reduction in income from the cancellation of this event and this will have an impact moving forwards. Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs fans suffer stadium returns setback as pilot sport events cancelled The PM has today confirmed that the three test events scheduled to take place over the coming days have all been cancelled. The decision was taken this morning by organisers of the London Stadium event as the coronavirus pandemic rages on. UK baseball fans … UK baseball fans were looking forward to seeing divisional rivals St. Louis Cardinals face off against the Chicago Cubs. Pitchfork has canceled its annual music festival. News. The decision was taken this morning by organisers of the London Stadium event … Anniversary Games: 2020 staging at London Stadium cancelled "Cancelling the event will have a significant financial impact on UKA and the wider sport," says UK Athletics CEO Joanna Coates The London Stadium, which hosts West Ham's home matches, is usually reconfigured each summer to stage the flagship event. The Yankees took both games, 17-13 and 12-8. SunSport has contacted organisers to find out what the next steps are for fans who have bought tickets. Last updated on 12 May 202012 May 2020.From the section Athletics. UK Athletics modifies the stadium each summer to stage the track and field competition, but there is a possibility West Ham may still be using the stadium in July if the suspended football season resumes. Along with the London Diamond League event, Rabat and Zurich have also been cancelled. THE MLB London 2020 Series in June has become the latest sporting event to cancelled. 8 dedicated channels, Watch all the action with a Sky Sports Pass, Win in our free to enter competitions section. if the global pandemic meant it could not be held at London Stadium, which is Premier League club West Ham's home ground. London Stadium had been scheduled to host the event - … The MLB London series kicked off in 2019 and was scheduled to be another huge success this year. The Anniversary Games in London have been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, UK Athletics has confirmed. "The revenue we generate from events - through ticketing, broadcast and sponsorship - helps administer the sport and provide the essential governance services that we, as an NGB [national governing body], oversee. 3. 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Watch the best moments of Arsenal striker Vivianne Miedema after she becomes the first player to reach 50 Women's Super League goals. UK. ", Your sport. Read about our approach to external linking. British Athletics has confirmed the cancellation of the Anniversary Games – scheduled for July 4-5 at the London Stadium – due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. St Louis Cardinals are 11-time World Series winners and 2019 National League Central champions. Athletics 22 May 2020. British Athletics has announced the cancellation of the Muller Anniversary Games, scheduled for July 4 and 5 at the London Stadium… In March, Coates said UK Athletics' finances would take "a hefty blow" if the global pandemic meant it could not be held at London Stadium, which is Premier League club West Ham's home ground. Coronavirus Wrap: Anniversary Games at London Stadium cancelled ICC also announce cancellation of women’s Cricket World Cup qualifier in Sri Lanka. To follow us on Facebook, simply 'Like' our Coronavirus page. The K-Pop stars have already cancelled their April dates in Seoul due to the virus, and the fate of their shows at London’s Twickenham Stadium on July 3 and 4 remains to be seen. Now both clubs and organisers will be working to see if it can take place later on in the year, otherwise it could be rescheduled for next year. West Ham announced they had an agreement in place that ensured they would be able to play their rescheduled Premier League matches at the London Stadium, even if the suspended season continued into the summer months. The decision follows the postponing of football's European Championships and the Tokyo Olympics, which have both been moved to 2021. The Hella Mega Tour - Green Day, Fall Out Boy And Weezer Has Been Rescheduled To 2021. The shortened calendar - which includes the meet in Gateshead on 16 August - and varying training facilities and opportunities for athletes means the points system has also been revised. Meanwhile, the Diamond League season will now run between August and October. London Stadium had been scheduled to host the event - also part of the Diamond League season - on 4-5 July.
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