Coronavirus: no FIVB Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong stop before Tokyo 2020
- Hong Kong’s governing body confirms FIVB decision to postpone global showcase until after Tokyo Games
- June event at Colosseum was set to feature fan favourites China as they prepare for another Olympic gold medal
The FIVB Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong 2020 scheduled for June 9-11 at Hong Kong Colosseum has been postponed because of the coronavirus, the Hong Kong Volleyball Association confirmed on Tuesday.
“The FIVB had decided to postpone the Volleyball Nations League 2020 until after the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020,” read a statement, citing the decision made by the sport’s governing body last Friday.
June’s edition of the sell-out annual event was set to feature the women’s teams of fan favourites China, Italy, Netherlands and the Dominican Republic.
The news throws Olympic champions China’s plans into disarray as they miss out on a five-stop Greater China VNL tour ahead of the Tokyo Games, which are set to begin on July 24.
The HKVA also announced that they have not yet confirmed a date to reschedule the event, although there is hope it can be rearranged.
“The FIVB is looking to the future with optimism, and is working closely with the relevant National Federations and event organisers to find an appropriate date to host the VNL,” the statement continued.