Sport Events Cancelled due to Coronavirus Outbreak

[heywoodu 15,997]

11 minutes ago, call me matt said:

Don't forget FIS (skiing federation) regularly has their Congresses in June in places like Croatia, Greece, Cancun,... 

At least Croatia has regular FIS races every winter  (and Greece does too, I believe)

 

But Cancun. Lol.

Edited March 30, 2020 by heywoodu

[Olympian1010 8,228]

20 minutes ago, heywoodu said:

 

Yeah, don't kid yourself in thinking the old guys in the suits know that. They only see a free beach vacation with plenty of drinks and anything Phuket has to offer.

Well they’re being hosted by the Thailand Skating Federation, so it’s a nice bonus for the federation. I bet they make some money off of it (which is great for a developing winter sport nation).

[Matej 315]

5 minutes ago, heywoodu said:

At least Croatia has regular FIS races every winter  (and Greece does too, I believe)

 

But Cancun. Lol.

But those races aren't in Dubrovnik, a luxury sea side city where only rich people can afford to stay (if everything is not booked by Beyonce and the likes) 

[heywoodu 15,997]

1 minute ago, call me matt said:

But those races aren't in Dubrovnik, a luxury sea side city where only rich people can afford to stay (if everything is not booked by Beyonce and the likes) 

 

Oh well, those governing suits like to look important in pretty places, making people believe they do it out of kindness or something. No, FIS officials don't care about the Mexican federation and ISU officials don't care about the Thai federation other than both of them being able to give them a nice beach resort with some good drinks.

[dcro 10,210]

2 hours ago, call me matt said:

But those races aren't in Dubrovnik, a luxury sea side city where only rich people can afford to stay (if everything is not booked by Beyonce and the likes) 

 

It's not that expensive though.

 

I stayed once for free. Not to mention how speaking Croatian can give you some handy discounts. 

[Matej 315]

7 hours ago, dcro said:

 

It's not that expensive though.

 

I stayed once for free. Not to mention how speaking Croatian can give you some handy discounts. 

Well maybe that tells something about you ?

 

Just joking, but you have to admit when you think about luxury and expensive places in Croatia, you think about Dubrovnik (and Hvar) 

[dcro 10,210]

3 hours ago, call me matt said:

Well maybe that tells something about you ?

 

Just joking, but you have to admit when you think about luxury and expensive places in Croatia, you think about Dubrovnik (and Hvar) 

 

Yeah, they are definitely not cheap as far as hospitality industry is concerned. Dubrovnik's old town probably has some record prices in restaurants, but going there as a volunteer I luckily never had to experience that.

 

However, as places to live, Dubrovnik (and Hvar) are in most ways like any other city. They are not exclusive for millioners like Monte Carlo or something.

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MSK Zilina  first (?) club to go under because of this shit

 

https://supersport.com/football/news/200331_Top_Slovak_club_in_liquidation_after_virus_halts_season

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Cancellation of The Championships 2020

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It is with great regret that the Main Board of the All England Club (AELTC) and the Committee of Management of The Championships have today decided that The Championships 2020 will be cancelled due to public health concerns linked to the coronavirus epidemic. The 134th Championships will instead be staged from 28 June to 11 July 2021.