- Due to the Novel Coronavirus outbreak in China. Now, the 2020 Badminton Asia Championships will be held at Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila (Capital of Philippines).
- Badminton Asia Championships,
- This championship was founded in 1962 and is held every year since 1991, organized by Badminton Asia.
- This championship is played between Single's & Double's competitors to select the best badminton players in the Asian region.
- What is Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19),
- Coronavirus is a family of viruses found in many species of animals such as Camels, Cats, and especially Bats. It was first identified in Wuhan city of China.
- It is caused by the 'SARS-CoV-2' virus and the disease it causes has been named 'Coronavirus Disease 2019' (COVID-19).
- As per reports, Till-now more than 3,400 people have died: In which China 3,100 and 425 people have died in other countries.
- About the Philippines,
i) Official Languages - Filipino, English.
ii) President - Rodrigo Duterte.
iii) Vice President - Maria Leonor Robredo.
iv) Currency - Peso.
Published On : 06 Mar 2020
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