Barriers on the route to Tokyo
As the coronavirus continues to spread, many events leading up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics have been canceled or postponed. The list includes Olympic qualifying tournaments; team selection trials; competitions in Tokyo that serve as test runs for venues; and competitions in which athletes can earn points toward Olympic berths for themselves or their countries. Here is a sampling of some events affected by the pandemic.
EVENTDATESTATUS
Wrestling/U.S. Olympic trialsApril 4-5Postponed indefinitely
Women's gymnastics/Stuttgart World Cup March 20-22Canceled
Olympic torch lightingMarch 12No spectators allowed
Women's water polo/Olympic qualifierMarch 8-15Rescheduled for May 17-24
Men's water polo/Olympic qualifierMarch 22-29Rescheduled for May 31-June 7
Baseball/Olympic qualifier, North/South AmericaMarch 22-26Postponed indefinitely
