The Omicron variant began to affect international sports competitions

The Omicron variant began to affect international sports competitions. Suspended sports activities around the world due to the Coronavirus have been revived after a long hiatus, but its new variant Omi Crone has once again put them at risk.

In the aftermath of this potential danger, the French news agency AFP has analyzed significant events.

The Omicron variant began to affect international sports competitions

Football, Premier League

Brentford manager Thomas Frank has called for a break after the cases surfaced at various clubs as matches continue to increase.

On the other hand, Premier League organizer and former football player Jurgen Klopp have not agreed with him, however, the five matches to be played on Sunday and Sunday have been postponed.

The Omicron variant began to affect international sports competitions

Africa Cup of Nations

This year's biennial event has been postponed until 2022 when it will be held in Cameroon. However, concerns over its preservation have been raised once again.

Similarly, European football clubs have made it clear that they will not send teams to South Africa due to fears of a new variant.

Marco Polo club coach Vahid Hilalhodzak told AFP that he feared the matches between January 9 and February 6 would not be played.

"Everything is getting hard and tough because of the current scenario," the 69-year-old coach remarked, "and there is a great doubt whether it will be held or not."

The Omicron variant began to affect international sports competitions

Madrid

Many of Spain's key players have tested positive during the week, including six players, Luka Modric and assistant coach David.

Since Sunday, the Spanish federation has prohibited players from shaking hands.

The Omicron variant began to affect international sports competitions

Germany

Since the cases were made public, the number of visitors to the Bavarian stadium has decreased, despite the presence of other prominent clubs besides Bayern Munich. The steps are intended to address the rising number of Corona instances.

The Omicron variant began to affect international sports competitions

The Omicron variant began to affect international sports competitions

NBA

After 52 players had health issues this month, the NBA (National Basketball Association) increased its anti-epidemic tactics.

The Omicron variant began to affect international sports competitions

Cricket, Pakistan v West Indies

The ODI series, which was part of the qualifying round for the 2023 World Cup, has already been canceled due to Corona, due to the five-player Corona Test coming back positive.

Players who tested positive were held in isolation in Karachi before being permitted to return home, according to officials.

The Omicron variant began to affect international sports competitions

Ashes series

The advantage England has in the Ashes Test series against Australia right now is that their batsmen will not have to face Pat Cummins' bowling in the second Test since they will not be playing. Because they've been in contact with Corona victims, that is.

Cummins ate Wednesday at a restaurant with a man sitting at the table next to him who tested positive for the coronavirus.

At Corona's guidelines, Australian players are permitted to dine in small groups but are not permitted to visit crowded areas.

The Omicron variant began to affect international sports competitions

India tour of South Africa

While India's tour of South Africa has taken many by surprise, it has also brought joy to the host cricket team.

During their stay, players will have to live in a tight biosecure bubble.

Despite a new strain of the developing Corona, India will play three ODIs and three Tests in South Africa, although four T20 matches have been withdrawn from the schedule.

The Omicron variant began to affect international sports competitions

The Omicron variant began to affect international sports competitions