Olympics news - Tokyo Games boxing qualifiers for Europe, Americas suspended

ByReuters

Updated 16/03/2020 at 17:23 GMT

The European, American and final world qualifying boxing tournaments for the Tokyo Olympic Games were suspended on Tuesday due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, the International Olympic Committee said.

Michael Nevin of Ireland (Red) punches Max Van Der Pas of Netherlands (Blue) in their Men's Middleweight 69-75KG Preliminary round bout on Day Three of the Road to Tokyo European Boxing Olympic Qualifying Event at Copper Box Aren

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The IOC said the European qualifier in London that was already under way and due to run to March 24 would end after Tuesday's evening session.

It said it would provide details on the qualification process for the other regions at a later date.

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