Coronavirus impact: AIFF suspends all football tournaments till March 31

The coronavirus outbreak has led to ether cancellation or postponement of many sports events across the world

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : Mar 14 2020 | 4:06 PM IST

The All India Football Federation on Saturday suspended tournaments at all levels, including the flagship I-League, till March 31 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The suspension will come into effect from Sunday.

"Adhering to the advisories issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, and directives from several State Governments, all footballing activities under the aegis of AIFF stay suspended till March 31, 2020," the country's apex football body said in a statement.

The coronavirus outbreak has led to ether cancellation or postponement of many sports events across the world.

On Friday, the BCCI postponed the cash-rich IPL till April 15.

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First Published: Mar 14 2020 | 3:54 PM IST

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