the world championship in table tennis for teams, who had settled in south Korea from the 22. to the 29. march, has been postponed.

It is due to an outbreak of a new coronavirus, which has infected hundreds of people in south Korea.

It enlightens the International Bordtennisforbund (ITTF) on Tuesday. The cancellation is done out of respect to the players, the spectators and the safety of others.

According to the linked tournament will be held in the days from 21. June 28. June.