FIE Suspends International Events - COVID-19 Special Report
03/12/20 • 23 min
The FIE has made the tough decision to suspend international tournaments globally because of the Covid-19 Pandemic for 30 days. Dave and Bash talk through the details of the suspension including which events are postponed and talk about the possible outcomes for Olympic Qualification plus what you can do to protect yourself and others.
The FIE has made the tough decision to suspend international tournaments globally because of the Covid-19 Pandemic for 30 days. Dave and Bash talk through the details of the suspension including which events are postponed and talk about the possible outcomes for Olympic Qualification plus what you can do to protect yourself and others.
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