The National Board of Examinations (NBE) in Medical Sciences on Friday (July 5) said that the NEET-PG entrance examination will be held on August 11 in two shifts.&nbsp;

“In continuation of NBEMS notice dated 22.06.2024, the conduct of NEET-PG 2024 has been rescheduled. The NEET-PG shall now be conducted on 11th August 2024 in two shifts. The cut-off date for the purpose of eligibility to appear in the NEET-PG 2024 shall continue to be 15th August 2024,” said the board, in a notification.&nbsp;

The Central government on June 22 decided to postpone the NEET-PG examination as a "precautionary measure".

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<h2>Ministry to carry out assessment of exam process</h2>

The ministry said that it&nbsp;will carry out a thorough assessment of the robustness of the processes through which the NEET-PG will be conducted by the NBEMS, along with its technical partner TCS for medical students.

“Taking into consideration, the recent incidents of allegations regarding the integrity of certain competitive examinations, the Ministry of Health has decided to undertake a thorough assessment of the robustness of processes of NEET-PG Entrance Examination, conducted by the National Board of Examination for medical students," stated the Ministry of Health, in a statement.&nbsp;

The NEET-PG entrance examination is held nationwide&nbsp;for admission of children to all MBBS DNB courses, post MBBS direct 6-year DNB courses and NBEMS diploma courses which are available in medical colleges throughout the the country.

Earlier, the NEET-PG exam was postponed hours before it was about to start when it was embroiled in a row over alleged irregularities, which included a leak of papers for the UG (undergraduate) exam.

Watch:&nbsp;NEET paper leak scam: CBI raids apartment in Kolkata

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After the exam was scrapped, in which lakhs of aspiring medical professionals had to appear, led to furious protests from students, especially those who had travelled from afar to appear in the exam.

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had last month said that NEET-UG and UGC-NET exams had suffered from possible indiscretions like question papers being sold on the darknet, as was alleged by the students which also highlighted how the National Testing Agency has been conducting both tests.

Meanwhile, in an affidavit filed by the Centre before the Supreme Court, the Ministry of Education said that NEET-UG 2024 should not be scrapped and re-conducted because it will seriously jeopardise” the lakhs of honest candidates who gave the exam.&nbsp;

“It is also submitted that at the same time, in the absence of any proof of any large-scale breach of confidentiality in a pan-India examination, it would not be rational to scrap the entire examination and the results already declared,” the Centre stated.

(With inputs from agencies)

The National Board of Examinations (NBE) in Medical Sciences on Friday (July 5) said that the NEET-PG entrance examination will be held on August 11 in two shifts.

The National Board of Examinations (NBE) in Medical Sciences on Friday (July 5) said that the NEET-PG entrance examination will be held on August 11 in two shifts. “In continuation of NBEMS notice dated 22.06.2024, the conduct of NEET-PG 2024 has been rescheduled. The NEET-PG shall now be conducted on 11th August 2024 in two shifts. The cut-off date for the purpose of eligibility to appear in the NEET-PG 2024 shall continue to be 15th August 2024,” said the board, in a notification. The Central government on June 22 decided to postpone the NEET-PG examination as a "precautionary measure". Also Read: Question papers of NEET-PG to be made two hours before exams after row over leaks, irregularities Ministry to carry out assessment of exam process The ministry said that it will carry out a thorough assessment of the robustness of the processes through which the NEET-PG will be conducted by the NBEMS, along with its technical partner TCS for medical students. “Taking into consideration, the recent incidents of allegations regarding the integrity of certain competitive examinations, the Ministry of Health has decided to undertake a thorough assessment of the robustness of processes of NEET-PG Entrance Examination, conducted by the National Board of Examination for medical students," stated the Ministry of Health, in a statement. The NEET-PG entrance examination is held nationwide for admission of children to all MBBS DNB courses, post MBBS direct 6-year DNB courses and NBEMS diploma courses which are available in medical colleges throughout the the country. Earlier, the NEET-PG exam was postponed hours before it was about to start when it was embroiled in a row over alleged irregularities, which included a leak of papers for the UG (undergraduate) exam. Watch: NEET paper leak scam: CBI raids apartment in Kolkata After the exam was scrapped, in which lakhs of aspiring medical professionals had to appear, led to furious protests from students, especially those who had travelled from afar to appear in the exam. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had last month said that NEET-UG and UGC-NET exams had suffered from possible indiscretions like question papers being sold on the darknet, as was alleged by the students which also highlighted how the National Testing Agency has been conducting both tests. Meanwhile, in an affidavit filed by the Centre before the Supreme Court, the Ministry of Education said that NEET-UG 2024 should not be scrapped and re-conducted because it will seriously jeopardise” the lakhs of honest candidates who gave the exam. “It is also submitted that at the same time, in the absence of any proof of any large-scale breach of confidentiality in a pan-India examination, it would not be rational to scrap the entire examination and the results already declared,” the Centre stated. (With inputs from agencies)

NBE announces new NEET PG exam dates, two weeks after postponing them

A much-awaited Christian Dior fashion show originally slated to take place at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal on March 23, and one of the city’s planned mega events, has been postponed largely for commercial reasons, the Post has learned.

Dior's Hong Kong showcase on indefinite hold

Taylor Swift's successful 'Eras Tour' took a hit in its Brazil edition. Let's take a look at why the concerts turned out to be a nightmare for both the popstar and her fans.

Tragedy hit Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour'

In a shocking turn of events, a lady lost her life ahead of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro. A 23-year-old Brazilian fan of the US singer died on Friday night after falling ill at the sweltering concert venue. Heartbroken by this very incident Swift took to social media to mourn the loss of a fan.

Taylor Swift postpones Rio concert after fan's death

Japan's space agency has postponed the launch of its Moon Sniper lunar Mission. The attribute to the abortion of the mission was poor weather. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has given no new date for the start of the mission.

Japan's Space Agency postpones 'moon sniper' lunar mission

The three-match ODI series between Pakistan and West Indies, which was postponed after a COVID-19 outbreak in the vistors' camp last year, was on Monday rescheduled to June.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that Rawalpindi will host the postponed ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League matches against the West Indies from June 8 to 12.

West Indies had toured Pakistan late last year but due to five COVID-19 cases in the touring side the ODI series was rescheduled and the visitors returned home after just playing three T20 internationals.

The PCB said the West Indies board had also agreed to play three T20 internationals in early 2023.

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The ODIs are part of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League. Top seven-placed sides from this event plus ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 hosts India will qualify directly for the pinnacle 50-over competition, which will be staged next year in October/November.

Series schedule:

June 8 -&nbsp;1st ODI, Rawalpindi

June 10 -&nbsp;2nd ODI, Rawalpindi

June 12 -&nbsp;3rd ODI, Rawalpindi.

The three-match ODI series between Pakistan and West Indies, which was postponed after a COVID-19 outbreak in the vistors' camp last year, was on Monday rescheduled to June.

The three-match ODI series between Pakistan and West Indies, which was postponed after a COVID-19 outbreak in the vistors' camp last year, was on Monday rescheduled to June. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that Rawalpindi will host the postponed ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League matches against the West Indies from June 8 to 12. West Indies had toured Pakistan late last year but due to five COVID-19 cases in the touring side the ODI series was rescheduled and the visitors returned home after just playing three T20 internationals. The PCB said the West Indies board had also agreed to play three T20 internationals in early 2023. ALSO READ: Updated World Test Championship points table after West Indies seal Test series 1-0 vs England The ODIs are part of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League. Top seven-placed sides from this event plus ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 hosts India will qualify directly for the pinnacle 50-over competition, which will be staged next year in October/November. Series schedule: June 8 - 1st ODI, Rawalpindi June 10 - 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi June 12 - 3rd ODI, Rawalpindi.

West Indies to tour Pakistan for rescheduled ODI series in June

September glimmered in the distance. As a hopeful spring gave way to summer, this was to be the month when pandemic restrictions and government aid would fully cease, and when a new season of live gatherings, face-to-face schooling and office work would begin.

But events spilled out in unpredictable ways. Several New York Times photographers around the United States spent the past six months documenting the coronavirus economy as plot lines shifted, fractured and diverged.

Many of their images echoed the pervasive isolation of the previous year, while the springtime economy also showed that progress was real. More than a half million jobs were created in May, nearly double the previous month. As COVID-19 vaccinations accelerated, maskless crowds jostled at markets and restaurants. Subway cars teemed with activity. People gathered, hugged, kissed.

Then in the summer, a more contagious and insidious variant of the virus emerged, and the recovery teetered. Job creation shrank from more than 1 million in July to 235,000 in August. Commuter hubs that normally throbbed with activity experienced unchanging bouts of desolation. Disputes over the necessity of masks, restrictions and vaccinations turned uglier.

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When September arrived, the finish line still felt elusively out of reach.

SPRING

The availability of the vaccines in early spring delivered an exhilarating jolt of hope. Distribution, however, was slow and uneven at the start, and precious doses were initially rationed. Nabbing an appointment at times felt akin to finding a golden ticket in a Willy Wonka chocolate bar.

Then eligibility widened and the pace of immunisations picked up. By mid-April, half of all adults had received at least one shot, and the number of new cases reported dropped sharply. The economy was slowly making its way back from the disastrous COVID-19 recession that threw 22 million people out of work last year.

But progress was fitful, and fear of infection still loomed, keeping many from venturing out again.

In many places, restrictions remained — on restaurants, theaters and indoor gatherings. Throughout the country, city centers, train cars, classrooms and day care centers sat empty.

All the while, an army of essential workers — often in low-paying jobs — continued showing up even through the dark days. They delivered groceries and heating oil, repaired fiber optic cables and disinfected public buses, stocked warehouses and cleaned windows.

As caseloads plunged in late spring, people began to emerge from last year’s paralyzing confinement. Finally, here was a chance to indulge the deep, pent-up hunger for in-person contact and unfettered mobility. It was all a little bit heady. It felt like victory.

SUMMER

With summer, a joyful and luxurious sense of freedom burst open. Hundreds of thousands of people returned to work and the economy chugged forward. Roughly three-quarters of the jobs that vanished when the pandemic first hit had returned.

People flocked to restaurants, bars, stores, hotels, museums, markets, theaters and stadiums, clogging sidewalks, parks, ferryboats, tourist attractions and beaches. Businesses — particularly in the hospitality, tourist and retail sectors — returned to or even sailed ahead of their pre-pandemic levels.

In other corners of the economy, though, the recovery has been halting, tenuous or nonexistent. Stubborn supply chain issues hampered production, deliveries and sales. Prices of cars and homes surged. Store owners and restaurant managers complained of unanswered help-wanted ads, leaving them to ask waiting customers to be patient or to close early because of staff shortages.

Some of the snags were a natural byproduct of a hibernating economy suddenly waking up and workers reassessing their priorities and prospects. But a more wily and persistent problem lurked.

Assumptions that the pandemic was nearing its end were premature. Deep-rooted suspicions and myths, fueled by worms of misinformation and mistrust of pharmaceutical companies and the government, led many to reject COVID vaccines as well as preventive measures like masks and quarantines.

The virus’s more contagious delta variant gained a foothold among the unvaccinated populations and spread like wildfire. Now, more than 150,000 new cases are being reported each day, 10 times the tally earlier this year. The daily death toll has risen above 1,500, rivaling March’s figures. Ideological divisions, political maneuvering and varying tolerance of risk cracked hopes of a coordinated government response.

WHAT NOW?

The pullback has rippled through the labor market. Last month, employers grew more cautious about expanding. Workers stayed home often because they lacked child care or feared risking infection.

Google, Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Starbucks, along with a growing number of companies, also postponed reopenings of their offices that had been scheduled for September.

Those decisions, in turn, mean no return of customers for the nearby salad and sandwich shops, boutiques, restaurants, nail salons, shoeshine stands and liquor stores. Some stores that had scraped by for months may no longer survive.

Here again, the impact has been uneven: In Georgia, for instance, the unemployment rate dropped below 3%. In other states, particularly those with large metropolises and tourist economies, including California, New York and Illinois, it remained above 7%. Across the country, the greatest job losses have been among Black and Latino women, and those at the lower end of the education ladder.

Masks have become common sights again, and there is a growing sense that we should stand just a little farther apart from one another. Reservations at restaurants, hotels and airlines have dipped. Fewer people are popping into stores.

Yet there are signs of hope amid the anxiety and a powerful craving for normalcy. After the late-summer surge, caseloads and hospitalizations have started to decline.

People may have to show vaccination cards, but they are still going to museums, sports events, bars and theaters. They are visiting friends and family at home and toasting birthdays and anniversaries.

Fall is finally arriving. It’s just that instead of reassuring predictability, we are returning to a season of disquiet and uncertainty, with little choice but to muddle through.

September glimmered in the distance. As a hopeful spring gave way to summer, this was to be the month when pandemic restrictions and government aid would fully cease, and when a new season of live gatherings, face-to-face schooling and office work would begin.

September glimmered in the distance. As a hopeful spring gave way to summer, this was to be the month when pandemic restrictions and government aid would fully cease, and when a new season of live gatherings, face-to-face schooling and office work would begin. But events spilled out in unpredictable ways. Several New York Times photographers around the United States spent the past six months documenting the coronavirus economy as plot lines shifted, fractured and diverged. Many of their images echoed the pervasive isolation of the previous year, while the springtime economy also showed that progress was real. More than a half million jobs were created in May, nearly double the previous month. As COVID-19 vaccinations accelerated, maskless crowds jostled at markets and restaurants. Subway cars teemed with activity. People gathered, hugged, kissed. Then in the summer, a more contagious and insidious variant of the virus emerged, and the recovery teetered. Job creation shrank from more than 1 million in July to 235,000 in August. Commuter hubs that normally throbbed with activity experienced unchanging bouts of desolation. Disputes over the necessity of masks, restrictions and vaccinations turned uglier. Also read | US and EU pledge 30 per cent cut in methane emissions When September arrived, the finish line still felt elusively out of reach. SPRING The availability of the vaccines in early spring delivered an exhilarating jolt of hope. Distribution, however, was slow and uneven at the start, and precious doses were initially rationed. Nabbing an appointment at times felt akin to finding a golden ticket in a Willy Wonka chocolate bar. Then eligibility widened and the pace of immunisations picked up. By mid-April, half of all adults had received at least one shot, and the number of new cases reported dropped sharply. The economy was slowly making its way back from the disastrous COVID-19 recession that threw 22 million people out of work last year. But progress was fitful, and fear of infection still loomed, keeping many from venturing out again. In many places, restrictions remained — on restaurants, theaters and indoor gatherings. Throughout the country, city centers, train cars, classrooms and day care centers sat empty. All the while, an army of essential workers — often in low-paying jobs — continued showing up even through the dark days. They delivered groceries and heating oil, repaired fiber optic cables and disinfected public buses, stocked warehouses and cleaned windows. As caseloads plunged in late spring, people began to emerge from last year’s paralyzing confinement. Finally, here was a chance to indulge the deep, pent-up hunger for in-person contact and unfettered mobility. It was all a little bit heady. It felt like victory. SUMMER With summer, a joyful and luxurious sense of freedom burst open. Hundreds of thousands of people returned to work and the economy chugged forward. Roughly three-quarters of the jobs that vanished when the pandemic first hit had returned. People flocked to restaurants, bars, stores, hotels, museums, markets, theaters and stadiums, clogging sidewalks, parks, ferryboats, tourist attractions and beaches. Businesses — particularly in the hospitality, tourist and retail sectors — returned to or even sailed ahead of their pre-pandemic levels. In other corners of the economy, though, the recovery has been halting, tenuous or nonexistent. Stubborn supply chain issues hampered production, deliveries and sales. Prices of cars and homes surged. Store owners and restaurant managers complained of unanswered help-wanted ads, leaving them to ask waiting customers to be patient or to close early because of staff shortages. Some of the snags were a natural byproduct of a hibernating economy suddenly waking up and workers reassessing their priorities and prospects. But a more wily and persistent problem lurked. Assumptions that the pandemic was nearing its end were premature. Deep-rooted suspicions and myths, fueled by worms of misinformation and mistrust of pharmaceutical companies and the government, led many to reject COVID vaccines as well as preventive measures like masks and quarantines. The virus’s more contagious delta variant gained a foothold among the unvaccinated populations and spread like wildfire. Now, more than 150,000 new cases are being reported each day, 10 times the tally earlier this year. The daily death toll has risen above 1,500, rivaling March’s figures. Ideological divisions, political maneuvering and varying tolerance of risk cracked hopes of a coordinated government response. WHAT NOW? The pullback has rippled through the labor market. Last month, employers grew more cautious about expanding. Workers stayed home often because they lacked child care or feared risking infection. Google, Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Starbucks, along with a growing number of companies, also postponed reopenings of their offices that had been scheduled for September. Those decisions, in turn, mean no return of customers for the nearby salad and sandwich shops, boutiques, restaurants, nail salons, shoeshine stands and liquor stores. Some stores that had scraped by for months may no longer survive. Here again, the impact has been uneven: In Georgia, for instance, the unemployment rate dropped below 3%. In other states, particularly those with large metropolises and tourist economies, including California, New York and Illinois, it remained above 7%. Across the country, the greatest job losses have been among Black and Latino women, and those at the lower end of the education ladder. Masks have become common sights again, and there is a growing sense that we should stand just a little farther apart from one another. Reservations at restaurants, hotels and airlines have dipped. Fewer people are popping into stores. Yet there are signs of hope amid the anxiety and a powerful craving for normalcy. After the late-summer surge, caseloads and hospitalizations have started to decline. People may have to show vaccination cards, but they are still going to museums, sports events, bars and theaters. They are visiting friends and family at home and toasting birthdays and anniversaries. Fall is finally arriving. It’s just that instead of reassuring predictability, we are returning to a season of disquiet and uncertainty, with little choice but to muddle through.

America’s grand reopening, postponed

Tanzanian riot police detained a number of protesting supporters of arrested&nbsp;opposition&nbsp;leader Freedom Mbowe on Thursday, as a terrorism case against him was&nbsp;postponed.

Mbowe and other officials from the main&nbsp;opposition&nbsp;party Chadema were arrested last month ahead of a planned conference to demand constitutional reform.

The 59-year-old has been charged with terrorism financing and conspiracy in a case that has triggered concern among rights groups and some Western nations about rights and freedoms under&nbsp;Tanzania's new leader.

Mbowe had been due to appear in&nbsp;court&nbsp;in the financial capital Dar es Salaam on Thursday via a video link from his prison but the case was&nbsp;postponed&nbsp;to Friday because of connection problems, his&nbsp;defence lawyer Peter Kibatala said.&nbsp;

Chadema supporters waving placards saying "Mbowe is not a terrorist" and "Free Freeman Mbowe" gathered outside the&nbsp;court.

Police responded by arresting&nbsp;protesters, the party said on Twitter. Images from the scene showed helmeted police bundling people into a pickup truck and taking them away.

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It was not immediately clear how many were detained.

Chadema also said police had raided its regional office in the capital Dodoma on Wednesday night and assaulted a guard before making off with documents.&nbsp;

The party's secretary general John Mnyika urged supporters to turn up at the&nbsp;court&nbsp;again on Friday. "Going to&nbsp;court&nbsp;is not a criminal offence," he said on Twitter.

Mbowe's arrest came four months after&nbsp;Tanzania's first female president, Samia Suluhu Hassan, took office following the sudden death of her predecessor, John Magufuli.

There had been hopes that Hassan would usher in&nbsp;change from the autocratic rule of her predecessor, nicknamed the "Bulldozer" for his uncompromising style.

Prosecutors say the terrorism charges against Mbowe do not relate to the constitional reform forum Chadema had planned to hold in the northwestern city of Mwanza last month, but to alleged offences last year in another part of&nbsp;Tanzania.&nbsp;

Amnesty International has joined the calls for his release, saying the government must substantiate the charges against him.

"Since President Samia Suluhu Hassan's inauguration, the Tanzanian government has taken some encouraging steps towards allowing greater freedom of expression and association in the country," Amnesty said in a statement on Wednesday.

"This case is a concerning development that casts doubt on whether that progress will continue or whether repression will once again be the order of the day."

Tanzanian riot police detained a number of protesting supporters of arrested opposition leader Freedom Mbowe on Thursday, as a terrorism case against him was postponed.

Tanzanian riot police detained a number of protesting supporters of arrested opposition leader Freedom Mbowe on Thursday, as a terrorism case against him was postponed. Mbowe and other officials from the main opposition party Chadema were arrested last month ahead of a planned conference to demand constitutional reform. The 59-year-old has been charged with terrorism financing and conspiracy in a case that has triggered concern among rights groups and some Western nations about rights and freedoms under Tanzania's new leader. Mbowe had been due to appear in court in the financial capital Dar es Salaam on Thursday via a video link from his prison but the case was postponed to Friday because of connection problems, his defence lawyer Peter Kibatala said. Chadema supporters waving placards saying "Mbowe is not a terrorist" and "Free Freeman Mbowe" gathered outside the court. Police responded by arresting protesters, the party said on Twitter. Images from the scene showed helmeted police bundling people into a pickup truck and taking them away. Also read | Leader of Tanzania's main opposition party arrested It was not immediately clear how many were detained. Chadema also said police had raided its regional office in the capital Dodoma on Wednesday night and assaulted a guard before making off with documents. The party's secretary general John Mnyika urged supporters to turn up at the court again on Friday. "Going to court is not a criminal offence," he said on Twitter. Mbowe's arrest came four months after Tanzania's first female president, Samia Suluhu Hassan, took office following the sudden death of her predecessor, John Magufuli. There had been hopes that Hassan would usher in change from the autocratic rule of her predecessor, nicknamed the "Bulldozer" for his uncompromising style. Prosecutors say the terrorism charges against Mbowe do not relate to the constitional reform forum Chadema had planned to hold in the northwestern city of Mwanza last month, but to alleged offences last year in another part of Tanzania. Amnesty International has joined the calls for his release, saying the government must substantiate the charges against him. "Since President Samia Suluhu Hassan's inauguration, the Tanzanian government has taken some encouraging steps towards allowing greater freedom of expression and association in the country," Amnesty said in a statement on Wednesday. "This case is a concerning development that casts doubt on whether that progress will continue or whether repression will once again be the order of the day."

Tanzania arrests opposition protesters as court hearing postponed

The Southeast Asian Games, which were because of happening in Vietnam this year, have been delayed as a result of the pandemic and will be held in 2022, a member of the organizing council said Thursday.&nbsp;

The territorial Olympics were planned to be held in Hanoi and 11 different areas from November 21 to December 2. &nbsp;Yet, Vietnam is attempting to contain another Covid flare-up, and numerous Southeast Asian Games occasions were arranged in areas hard-hit by the new flood of contaminations.&nbsp;

"Definitely, the 31st SEA games will not (be hosted) this year as scheduled in November," said Varin Tansuphasiri, Games Council member and deputy secretary of the Thai Olympic Committee. Vietnam wants to postpone the Games until next year, 2022."

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The delay was because of the pandemic, he said, with Vietnam proposing to have the Games in April or May one year from now. &nbsp;The choice comes after Vietnam reported 9,000,000 individuals in Ho Chi Minh City would go into lockdown for about fourteen days in the early long periods of Friday.&nbsp;

Hanoi, which was to be at the focal point of the SEA Games, has had fewer cases however on Thursday suspended vehicle joins with something like 14 urban communities and regions to battle the infection's spread.&nbsp;

Infection groups have shown up all over the nation, remembering the northern modern territories of Bac Ninh and Bac Giang, where Games occasions were because of happening.&nbsp;Vietnam's Foreign Ministry representative Le Thi Thu Hang told correspondents Thursday that specialists had prescribed to "postpone the hosting of 31st SEA Games to a more appropriate time".

Although, Tansuphasiri said it was not clear to figure out an appropriate time in the following year's brandishing schedule.&nbsp;

"There's already too many games next year," he said, citing the Beijing Winter Olympics in February 2022 and the Commonwealth Games in July next year. There will be a bit (of) trouble for Vietnam to host in 2022."

Vietnam was before a model for infection regulation because of its broad contact-following and exacting isolates, however, it has attempted to get and carry out vaccines.&nbsp; Its regional neighbors are faring a lot of more awful - with Indonesia distinguishing a huge number of new cases every day and Thailand pondering harsher limitations after a record day-by-day loss of life on Thursday.&nbsp;

"The SEA Games Federation members praised the work done thus far by the Vietnam Organising Committee but took note of the current conditions of the Covid-19 pandemic in the South-East Asian region," said a statement.

Vietnam recently facilitated the SEA Games in 2003. It's anything but a spending plan of around $69 million for the Games.&nbsp;The multisports contest is relied upon to draw in almost 20,000 members, including around 7,000 competitors, from 11 nations, as indicated by state media. Just as Olympic controls, sports are probably going to incorporate billiards and snooker, weight training, chess, and bowling, an antiquated type of Uzbek wrestling.&nbsp;

At the 2019 SEA Games, the Philippines - the host country - beat the medal table, with 149 golds. Vietnam came next with 98 gold medals.

The Southeast Asian Games, which were because of happening in Vietnam this year, have been delayed as a result of the pandemic and will be held in 2022, a member of the organizing council said Thursday.

The Southeast Asian Games, which were because of happening in Vietnam this year, have been delayed as a result of the pandemic and will be held in 2022, a member of the organizing council said Thursday. The territorial Olympics were planned to be held in Hanoi and 11 different areas from November 21 to December 2. Yet, Vietnam is attempting to contain another Covid flare-up, and numerous Southeast Asian Games occasions were arranged in areas hard-hit by the new flood of contaminations. "Definitely, the 31st SEA games will not (be hosted) this year as scheduled in November," said Varin Tansuphasiri, Games Council member and deputy secretary of the Thai Olympic Committee. Vietnam wants to postpone the Games until next year, 2022." ALSO READ: Japan declares virus emergency in Tokyo ahead of Olympics 2020 The delay was because of the pandemic, he said, with Vietnam proposing to have the Games in April or May one year from now. The choice comes after Vietnam reported 9,000,000 individuals in Ho Chi Minh City would go into lockdown for about fourteen days in the early long periods of Friday. Hanoi, which was to be at the focal point of the SEA Games, has had fewer cases however on Thursday suspended vehicle joins with something like 14 urban communities and regions to battle the infection's spread. Infection groups have shown up all over the nation, remembering the northern modern territories of Bac Ninh and Bac Giang, where Games occasions were because of happening. Vietnam's Foreign Ministry representative Le Thi Thu Hang told correspondents Thursday that specialists had prescribed to "postpone the hosting of 31st SEA Games to a more appropriate time". Although, Tansuphasiri said it was not clear to figure out an appropriate time in the following year's brandishing schedule. "There's already too many games next year," he said, citing the Beijing Winter Olympics in February 2022 and the Commonwealth Games in July next year. There will be a bit (of) trouble for Vietnam to host in 2022." Vietnam was before a model for infection regulation because of its broad contact-following and exacting isolates, however, it has attempted to get and carry out vaccines. Its regional neighbors are faring a lot of more awful - with Indonesia distinguishing a huge number of new cases every day and Thailand pondering harsher limitations after a record day-by-day loss of life on Thursday. "The SEA Games Federation members praised the work done thus far by the Vietnam Organising Committee but took note of the current conditions of the Covid-19 pandemic in the South-East Asian region," said a statement. Vietnam recently facilitated the SEA Games in 2003. It's anything but a spending plan of around $69 million for the Games. The multisports contest is relied upon to draw in almost 20,000 members, including around 7,000 competitors, from 11 nations, as indicated by state media. Just as Olympic controls, sports are probably going to incorporate billiards and snooker, weight training, chess, and bowling, an antiquated type of Uzbek wrestling. At the 2019 SEA Games, the Philippines - the host country - beat the medal table, with 149 golds. Vietnam came next with 98 gold medals.

Southeast Asian Games 2021 postponed to 2022 due to COVID-19 pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has sent shockwaves to the sporting world and the turbulence are meant for at least a couple of years. The women's European Championship which was supposed to be held in 2021 will now be held from 6-31 July 2022.&nbsp;

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This decision has come after the men's Euros and Tokyo Olympics were postponed until 2021 due to the on-going coronavirus.&nbsp;

UEFA has come out to confirm the news, they even plan the venues of the event remain the same.&nbsp;

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has decided to postpone the event as the competition should get the "spotlight it deserves".&nbsp;

He said: &nbsp;"By moving to the following year, we are ensuring that our flagship women's competition will be the only major football tournament of the summer."

UEFA's chief of women football, Nadine Kessler said: "This decision puts us in a position to deliver a tournament that attracts global attention, maximises media coverage and increases stadium attendances, and is, therefore, helping us to meet our core objective of inspiring the next generation of footballers.

"2022 also allows for further promotion and partner activation, which would have been much more difficult in what is now a crowded summer in 2021."

The Football Association's director of women's football, Baroness Sue Campbell said: "We are also grateful to the Commonwealth Games Federation for its collaboration as we sought to confirm these new dates, and look forward to working together to showcase the best of women's sport across both of our events."

The coronavirus pandemic has sent shockwaves to the sporting world and the turbulence are meant for at least a couple of years. The women's European Championship which was supposed to be held in 2021 will now be held from 6-31 July 2022.

The coronavirus pandemic has sent shockwaves to the sporting world and the turbulence are meant for at least a couple of years. The women's European Championship which was supposed to be held in 2021 will now be held from 6-31 July 2022. Also read: Italy's sports minister says caution needed over return to football This decision has come after the men's Euros and Tokyo Olympics were postponed until 2021 due to the on-going coronavirus. UEFA has come out to confirm the news, they even plan the venues of the event remain the same. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has decided to postpone the event as the competition should get the "spotlight it deserves". He said: "By moving to the following year, we are ensuring that our flagship women's competition will be the only major football tournament of the summer." UEFA's chief of women football, Nadine Kessler said: "This decision puts us in a position to deliver a tournament that attracts global attention, maximises media coverage and increases stadium attendances, and is, therefore, helping us to meet our core objective of inspiring the next generation of footballers. "2022 also allows for further promotion and partner activation, which would have been much more difficult in what is now a crowded summer in 2021." The Football Association's director of women's football, Baroness Sue Campbell said: "We are also grateful to the Commonwealth Games Federation for its collaboration as we sought to confirm these new dates, and look forward to working together to showcase the best of women's sport across both of our events."

Women's Euro Championship to be held in 2022 instead of 2021: UEFA

International Boxing Hall of Fame induction has been postponed by a year due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;

The gala event was supposed to take place on June 11-14 this year, but the ceremony has been postponed and will now take place on June 10-13 in 2021.&nbsp;

Boxing Hall of Fame Executive Director Edward Brophy sent an e-mail to all the inductees about the postponement.

The mail read: “Due to the uncertainty relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Boxing Hall of Fame has spent a considerable amount of time and energy regarding the June 11-14th Hall of Fame Induction Weekend honouring you and the other members of the Class of 2020.

After much review of a variety of alternatives that would allow us to present the Hall of Fame Weekend in the best possible way, the Hall of Fame has decided that the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021 will be enshrined together during the 2021 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend scheduled for June 10-13th in “Boxing’s Hometown.”

The Hall of Fame will officially make the announcement to the public this evening at 6:30 pm. Following the announcement, I will follow up with you more details.

We did not come to this decision lightly, however, the safety of our inductees, guests, fans, volunteers and staff is paramount. The Hall of Fame will continue to highlight the Class of 2020 with feature stories and career retrospectives via its official website and social media outlets.

I hope you and your family stay safe and healthy during this global pandemic. Together we will get through this.”

The class of 2020 inductees included champions Bernard Hopkins, Juan Manuel Marquez and Shane Mosley in the men’s Modern category. Barbara Buttrick in the women’s Trailblazer category and Christy Martin and Lucia Rijker in the women’s Modern category.&nbsp;

International Boxing Hall of Fame induction has been postponed by a year due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic. The gala event was supposed to take place on June 11-14 this year, but the ceremony has been postponed and will now take place on June 10-13 in 2021.

International Boxing Hall of Fame induction has been postponed by a year due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic. The gala event was supposed to take place on June 11-14 this year, but the ceremony has been postponed and will now take place on June 10-13 in 2021. Boxing Hall of Fame Executive Director Edward Brophy sent an e-mail to all the inductees about the postponement. The mail read: “Due to the uncertainty relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Boxing Hall of Fame has spent a considerable amount of time and energy regarding the June 11-14th Hall of Fame Induction Weekend honouring you and the other members of the Class of 2020. After much review of a variety of alternatives that would allow us to present the Hall of Fame Weekend in the best possible way, the Hall of Fame has decided that the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021 will be enshrined together during the 2021 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend scheduled for June 10-13th in “Boxing’s Hometown.” The Hall of Fame will officially make the announcement to the public this evening at 6:30 pm. Following the announcement, I will follow up with you more details. We did not come to this decision lightly, however, the safety of our inductees, guests, fans, volunteers and staff is paramount. The Hall of Fame will continue to highlight the Class of 2020 with feature stories and career retrospectives via its official website and social media outlets. I hope you and your family stay safe and healthy during this global pandemic. Together we will get through this.” The class of 2020 inductees included champions Bernard Hopkins, Juan Manuel Marquez and Shane Mosley in the men’s Modern category. Barbara Buttrick in the women’s Trailblazer category and Christy Martin and Lucia Rijker in the women’s Modern category.

International Boxing Hall of Fame induction postponed due to on-going coronavirus pandemic

Manchester City's Premier League home match against Arsenal on Wednesday has been postponed because players from the London club have had contact with the owner of Greek side Olympiakos Piraeus, who has contracted the coronavirus.

A number of Arsenal players had met Evangelos Marinakis following their Europa League round of 32 meetings in London on Feb. 27.

Marinakis, who also owns English Championship (second tier) side Nottingham Forest, said on Tuesday he had contracted the coronavirus.

Globally, more than 116,000 people have been infected by the coronavirus and over 4,000 have died, according to a Reuters tally of government announcements.

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A host of international sporting events have also been affected.

"Manchester City's Premier League fixture at home to Arsenal has been postponed," City said in a statement.

"The decision to postpone tonight's game has been taken as a precautionary measure on medical advice after it emerged that personnel from Arsenal FC have come into contact with the Olympiacos owner, Evangelos Marinakis, who has been named as a positive case of COVID-19."

Arsenal said the risk to their players was "extremely low" but they would follow medical guidelines.

"The medical advice we have received puts the risk of them developing COVID-19 at extremely low," Arsenal said in a statement.

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"However, we are strictly following government guidelines which recommend that anyone coming into close contact with someone with the virus should self-isolate at home for 14 days from the last time they had contact.

"The players will remain at their homes until the 14-day period expires. Four Arsenal staff, who were sitting close to Mr Marinakis during the match will also remain at home until the 14 days are complete."

The Premier League said it had no alternative but to postpone the game and complete a proper risk assessment.

It added that no other matches were in immediate danger of being postponed.

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"All necessary measures are being taken and the Premier League currently has no plans to postpone any other matches," it said in a statement.

Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers said on Tuesday that their request to European soccer's governing body UEFA to postpone their Europa League last-16, first leg against Olympiakos had been rejected.

Wolves had said that the trip to Greece posed unnecessary risks to their "players, staff, supporters and the families of all who travel, at such critical and uncertain times".

The game is one of several European fixtures that will be played without supporters.

Manchester City's Premier League home match against Arsenal on Wednesday has been postponed because players from the London club have had contact with the owner of Greek side Olympiakos Piraeus, who has contracted the coronavirus.

Manchester City's Premier League home match against Arsenal on Wednesday has been postponed because players from the London club have had contact with the owner of Greek side Olympiakos Piraeus, who has contracted the coronavirus. A number of Arsenal players had met Evangelos Marinakis following their Europa League round of 32 meetings in London on Feb. 27. Marinakis, who also owns English Championship (second tier) side Nottingham Forest, said on Tuesday he had contracted the coronavirus. Globally, more than 116,000 people have been infected by the coronavirus and over 4,000 have died, according to a Reuters tally of government announcements. Also Read: Champions League: Arsenal top-four hopes all but over after Brighton draw A host of international sporting events have also been affected. "Manchester City's Premier League fixture at home to Arsenal has been postponed," City said in a statement. "The decision to postpone tonight's game has been taken as a precautionary measure on medical advice after it emerged that personnel from Arsenal FC have come into contact with the Olympiacos owner, Evangelos Marinakis, who has been named as a positive case of COVID-19." Arsenal said the risk to their players was "extremely low" but they would follow medical guidelines. "The medical advice we have received puts the risk of them developing COVID-19 at extremely low," Arsenal said in a statement. Also Read: After Germany racism row, Mesut Ozil thanks Arsenal fans for 'showing so much love' "However, we are strictly following government guidelines which recommend that anyone coming into close contact with someone with the virus should self-isolate at home for 14 days from the last time they had contact. "The players will remain at their homes until the 14-day period expires. Four Arsenal staff, who were sitting close to Mr Marinakis during the match will also remain at home until the 14 days are complete." The Premier League said it had no alternative but to postpone the game and complete a proper risk assessment. It added that no other matches were in immediate danger of being postponed. Also Read: Football: Xhaka stripped of Arsenal captaincy and dropped for Vitoria game "All necessary measures are being taken and the Premier League currently has no plans to postpone any other matches," it said in a statement. Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers said on Tuesday that their request to European soccer's governing body UEFA to postpone their Europa League last-16, first leg against Olympiakos had been rejected. Wolves had said that the trip to Greece posed unnecessary risks to their "players, staff, supporters and the families of all who travel, at such critical and uncertain times". The game is one of several European fixtures that will be played without supporters.

Manchester City vs Arsenal postponed after coronavirus contact

Australian Grand Prix is scheduled to kick-start this year's Formula One season. According to the organisers, the event will not be hindered due to the on-going coronavirus and&nbsp;have insisted that they will&nbsp;go&nbsp;ahead with the race.&nbsp;

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In a statement addressing the coronavirus issue, Australian Grand Prix chief executive Andrew Westacott said: "We are all systems go."

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"At this stage, there is no indication of further travel bans, nor is there any indication that Formula One and the teams will not be arriving as usual."

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"Formula One has again confirmed overnight that the Australian Grand Prix is going ahead."

Bahrain Grand Prix will take place a week after the Melbourne race. The Gulf country will host the Grand Prix on March 22.&nbsp;

Circuit officials for Bahrain Grand Prix are also confident that the second round of the tournament will go as per the schedule.&nbsp;

However, F1 personnel who have visited countries that have been badly affected by the coronavirus will go through an extensive screening process.&nbsp;

The Chinese Grand Prix was scheduled to take place on April 19 on the Shanghai International Circuit which is approximately 800 kilometres away from Wuhan (the epicentre of the outbreak). However, due to the outbreak, the governing body has decided to postpone the event. The new date is still to be declared.&nbsp; 
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Australian Grand Prix is scheduled to kick-start this year's Formula One season. According to the organisers, the event will not be hindered due to the on-going coronavirus and have insisted that they will go ahead with the race.

Australian Grand Prix is scheduled to kick-start this year's Formula One season. According to the organisers, the event will not be hindered due to the on-going coronavirus and have insisted that they will go ahead with the race. Also read: Chinese F1 Grand Prix postponed due to coronavirus In a statement addressing the coronavirus issue, Australian Grand Prix chief executive Andrew Westacott said: "We are all systems go." Also see: Sporting events that fell victim to coronavirus! "At this stage, there is no indication of further travel bans, nor is there any indication that Formula One and the teams will not be arriving as usual." Also see: New hot wheels that will mesmerise fans on F-1 tracks this year "Formula One has again confirmed overnight that the Australian Grand Prix is going ahead." Bahrain Grand Prix will take place a week after the Melbourne race. The Gulf country will host the Grand Prix on March 22. Circuit officials for Bahrain Grand Prix are also confident that the second round of the tournament will go as per the schedule. However, F1 personnel who have visited countries that have been badly affected by the coronavirus will go through an extensive screening process. The Chinese Grand Prix was scheduled to take place on April 19 on the Shanghai International Circuit which is approximately 800 kilometres away from Wuhan (the epicentre of the outbreak). However, due to the outbreak, the governing body has decided to postpone the event. The new date is still to be declared.

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China's novel coronavirus has adversely affected sporting events in China. The latest victim is the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix.&nbsp;

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The Grand Prix was scheduled to take place on April 19 in the&nbsp;Shanghai International Circuit&nbsp;which is approximately 800 kilometres away from Wuhan (the epicentre of the outbreak). However,&nbsp;due to the outbreak, the governing body has decided to postpone the event. The new date is still to be declared.&nbsp;

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F1 and FIA made an announcement on Wednesday where they said that they have "accepted a request"&nbsp;from meeting promoters to postpone the race.&nbsp;

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The race was postponed "in view of the continued spread of novel coronavirus", which is now named COVID-19.

"The Chinese Grand Prix has always been a very important part of the F1 calendar and the fans are always incredible," Formula 1 management said in a statement.

"We all look forward to racing in China as soon as possible and wish everyone in the country the best during this difficult time," it added.

The postponing of Shanghai Grand Prix raises doubts over the inaugural F1 race in Vietnam, which is scheduled for two weeks before the race in Shanghai.&nbsp;The virus has entered Vietnam.&nbsp;

The Formula One championship will commence with Australian Grand Prix on March 15.&nbsp;

The death toll in China's coronavirus leapt to 242 in just one day with over 60,000 infected, China's health ministry said.

Hubei's health commission said another 14,840 new cases were reported in the area. The previous record rise in the toll was 103 on February 10.

At least 1,355 people have now died nationwide due to the virus. The virus has already spread to at least 27 countries with Singapore reporting 50 new cases.

China's novel coronavirus has adversely affected sporting events in China. The latest victim is the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix. Also read: Tokyo Olympics CEO calls coronavirus concern 'irresponsible rumours' The Grand Prix was scheduled to take place on April 19 in the Shanghai International Circuit which is approximately 800 kilometres away from Wuhan (the epicentre of the outbreak).

China's novel coronavirus has adversely affected sporting events in China. The latest victim is the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix. Also read: Tokyo Olympics CEO calls coronavirus concern 'irresponsible rumours' The Grand Prix was scheduled to take place on April 19 in the Shanghai International Circuit which is approximately 800 kilometres away from Wuhan (the epicentre of the outbreak). However, due to the outbreak, the governing body has decided to postpone the event. The new date is still to be declared. Also see: Sporting events that fell victim to coronavirus! F1 and FIA made an announcement on Wednesday where they said that they have "accepted a request" from meeting promoters to postpone the race. The 2020 #ChineseGP will be postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak F1 and the FIA have accepted a request from the promoter to postpone the event We will continue to monitor the situation and assess potential alternative dateshttps://t.co/0VImeMSxlV — Formula 1 (@F1) February 12, 2020 × The race was postponed "in view of the continued spread of novel coronavirus", which is now named COVID-19. "The Chinese Grand Prix has always been a very important part of the F1 calendar and the fans are always incredible," Formula 1 management said in a statement. "We all look forward to racing in China as soon as possible and wish everyone in the country the best during this difficult time," it added. The postponing of Shanghai Grand Prix raises doubts over the inaugural F1 race in Vietnam, which is scheduled for two weeks before the race in Shanghai. The virus has entered Vietnam. The Formula One championship will commence with Australian Grand Prix on March 15. The death toll in China's coronavirus leapt to 242 in just one day with over 60,000 infected, China's health ministry said. Hubei's health commission said another 14,840 new cases were reported in the area. The previous record rise in the toll was 103 on February 10. At least 1,355 people have now died nationwide due to the virus. The virus has already spread to at least 27 countries with Singapore reporting 50 new cases.

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