The March 29 Rome marathon has been
cancelled due to the coronavirus, organisers said Thursday.
"This is the message that we would never have wished to write
but sadly, as a consequence of the ongoing health emergency and
according to what is laid down in the cabinet decree of March 4,
2020, the #ACEARunRomeTheMarathon on March 29 has been
cancelled," they said.
A number of sporting events have been affected by the virus
emergency.
Serie A soccer matches will be played behind closed doors
until further notice.
And the Italy-England rugby test match has been postponed,
British media reported Thursday although this has not been
confirmed.
The match was supposed to be a chance for Italy legend Sergio
Parisse to say farewell to the fans in a one-off appearance
after his retirement following the World Cup.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © Copyright ANSA
