The Africa Senior Muaythai Championship earlier scheduled to hold in Tunis, Tunisia from April 5 to 10, has been postponed due to coronavirus (Covid-19) scare, the Nigeria Muaythai Federation disclosed.
The President of the federation, Comrade Paul Egonu said the decision was taken by the world body in line with the global decision to cancel all sporting activities as a measure to curb the spread of the dreaded Covid-19.
Egonu, who also applauded the Federal Government for postponing the 20th National Sports Festival earlier billed to start in Benin, Edo State at the weekend, said the decision was in the interest of the athletes and their officials.
He noted that the cancellation of the sports festival by the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development conformed to the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari, who said it was a precautionary move against COVID-19.
According to him, “The coronavirus pandemic, better known as Covid-19, has affected all sporting activities across the globe.
“The Muaythai Federation of Nigeria has keyed into the global acceptance of postponing events that bring people together, hence the postponement of the African Muaythai Senior Championship billed for Tunisia.
