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Corona Virus Impact on Sports
Corona Virus Impact on Sports
By: Joni Melgar
Woah there has been so much going on in the sports world! The corona virus is making many leagues and countries panic. Many leagues like the NBA are coming up with backup plans like playing their games without fans. Famous basketball player Lebron James replied saying, “I play for the fans, if there aren't any fans i'm not playing.” He also later added he would play even without fans. Many Champions league games and league games are being played with closed doors because they are scared of the corona virus spreading even faster. Even the olympic flame lighting celebration will be held with no fans. The variety of games usually just have been played without fans but some are even getting postponed. Not only are the leagues choosing to do this but they are getting forced by the italian government and by the french government.
This is really impacting sports and the lovers of sports, This will also make leagues lose money.
I personally think it's good that they are taking precautions but fans still make the games fun and without fans there really is not that much to play for. But i'd rather see a game be played with closed doors then not see it at all. One more thing a greek teams owner has been tested positive with coronavirus making the soccer fans even more spooked.
I went around asking people what they thought about this topic.
Mr lee: This has a huge impact on the sporting world. But sometimes things have to be left on pause for the greater good of communities.
Jared: “Pretty stupid”
Will: I don't like it because sports are for entertainment.
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