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1. OVERVIEW
1.1. Catalyst
1.2. Summary

2. SPORT PUT ON HOLD DUE TO COVID-19 OUTBREAK
2.1. Coronavirus to cause logistical and financial headaches across the industry

3. SUSPENSION OF TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS TO CAUSE DISRUPTION
3.1. Japanese coronavirus situation remains muted but there has been limited testing
3.2. Measures are being taken to soften the financial impact on already struggling Japanese industries
3.3. Impact fairly modest given the big picture

4. IMPLICATIONS OF WIDESPREAD FOOTBALL DISRUPTION
4.1. Euro 2020 postponement to have logistical and financial ramifications
4.2. Potential for disputes between football associations
4.3. Pandemic will cause clubs at bottom of the food chain to suffer most

5. COVID-19 HAS HAD IMPACT ON US SPORTING CALENDAR
5.1. Coronavirus is growing rapidly in the United States andhighlighting healthcare system flaws
5.2. All major sports suspended which could have serious financial repercussions

6. APPENDIX
6.1. Abbreviations and acronyms
6.2. Sources
6.3. Further reading

7. ASK THE ANALYST

8. ABOUT MARKETLINE



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Figure 1: Tokyo 2020 Logos to remain despite postponement
Figure 2: Map of host cities for Euro 2020
Figure 3: Premier League television revenues for the 2018/19 season
Figure 4: NBA commissioner Adam Silver

 

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