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Azerbaijan restricts no events due to coronavirus
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- 27 February, 2020
- 08:56
The Ministry of Youth and Sport has not imposed any restrictions on participation in sports competitions due to coronavirus risks, Report quotes Azerbaijan's Minister of Youth and Sport Azad Rahimov as saying.
"Countries set limits on games amid the coronavirus epidemic. For example, Italy has postponed all matches. We try to familiarize ourselves with the current situation and protect our athletes. Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games will take place in five months. Our main priority is to ensure the safety of our athletes," stressed the minister.
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