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U.S. to exempt foreign athletes from coronavirus-related entry bans

The United States will exempt some foreign athletes who compete in professional sporting events in the United States from entry bans imposed because of the novel coronavirus epidemic, acting Secretar

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Suspension of sporting events to continue in China amid COVID-19

Sporting events that involve large gatherings in China will continue to be suspended as a preventive measure against the coronavirus, China's General Administration ofSport announced on Tuesday."B

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Ghana suspends sporting activities over COVID-19 outbreak

Ghana has suspended all sporting activities in the country to curb the spread of COVID-19. The announcement was made by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in a televised address in Accra. It co

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Italy reports 977 more COVID-19 cases, exceeding 10,000

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Japan: Children and Sports

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