ISSF World Cup postponed due to coronavirus
The ISSF World Cup in New Delhi was postponed yesterday following the host nation's proposal to the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) to defer the tournament due to the outbreak of the coronavirus.
The World Cup was scheduled to be held from March 15 and six Bangladeshi shooters -- Abdullah Hel Baki, Shakil Ahmed, Risalatul Islam, Anwar Hossain, Syeda Atkia Hasan and Jakia Sultana -- were supposed to participate in the meet. The event had lost its merit after the ISSF announced that the tournament would not have any world ranking points due to the Indian government's new guidelines for issuing visas to foreigners intending to come to India following the outbreak of the coronavirus.
The World Cup is now likely to be held in two phases. The rifles and pistol competitions will be held from May 5 while the shotgun competitions will take place from June 2.
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