Saturday, 30 January 2021
This year s World Synchronized Skating Championships, due to have taken place from April 9 to 10 in Zagreb, have been cancelled because of what the International Skating Union (ISU) describes as the ongoing pandemic and detrimental consequences.
The Arena Zagreb is currently being used to treat patients suffering with COVID-19 as cases continue to rise in Croatia.
Following an online ISU Council meeting, the world governing body has also announced new dates for cancelled Beijing 2022 test events to be held in Olympic venues in the Chinese capital.
The International Speed Skating competition is scheduled for October 8 to 10, the Asian Open Figure Skating Trophy for October 13 to 17 and an ISU World Cup Short Track for October 21 to 24.
The Latest: Michigan has 11 positive tests from Jan. 23-29
By The Associated PressJanuary 29, 2021 GMT
The University of Michigan athletic department reports 11 positive test results for COVID-19 from Jan. 23-29.
The school paused its whole athletic department last weekend after several positive tests for a new COVID-19 variant that transmits at a higher rate. The school said then that it was pausing athletic activities “until further notice and up to 14 days.”
In its latest testing update Friday, the school said there were 3,215 student-athletes, coaches and staff tested from Jan. 23-29. There were 11 positive tests, all athletes.
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