Multiple NJPW Events Cancelled Due To Coronavirus

The Covid-19 coronavirus is causing major problems across the globe and big sporting events are now at risk of cancellation due to the risk posed by the virus.

New Japan Pro Wrestling has decided to cancel a number of events due to the outbreak. The events affected range from March 1st to March 15th after recommendations by the Japanese Ministry Of Health.

"In light of recommendations made on February 26 by the Japanese Ministry of Health connected to the new Coronavirus COVID-19, New Japan Pro-Wrestling has arrived at the decision to cancel all live events scheduled between Sunday March 1 and Sunday March 15."

Here is the full list of dates that will be affected:

ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Sunday March 1: Mito Municipal Gymnasium, Ibaraki

Monday March 2: Big Palette Fukushima

ANNIVERSARY EVENT
Tuesday March 3: Ota City Gymnasium, Tokyo

NEW JAPAN CUP
Wednesday March 4: Korakuen Hall, Tokyo

Saturday March 7: Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium

Sunday March 8: Baycom Gymnasium, Hyogo

Monday March 9: Kochi Prefectural Gymnasium

Tuesday March 10: ZIP Arena Okayama

Thursday March 12: Korakuen Hall, Tokyo

Friday March 13: Korakuen Hall, Tokyo

Saturday March 14: Makuhari Messe, Chiba