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Boxing qualifiers for Tokyo Olympics cancelled over the outbreak of deadly coronavirus

Boxing matches that were set to take place in China's Wuhan next month have been cancelled due to fears over coronavirus. [Courtesy]

Qualifying boxing matches for Asia and Oceania for the 2020 Olympic Games that were set to take place in China's Wuhan next month have been cancelled due to fears over the new flu-like coronavirus, Japan's Kyodo news agency said on Wednesday.

Boxing preparations for the Games have already been upended after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in June took over the competition and suspended the international boxing federation due to issues with its finances and governance.

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