Prince Harry’s Invictus Games under threat from coronavirus in latest blow to runaway Royal COVID19
PRINCE Harry’s Invictus Games are under threat from coronavirus in the latest blow to the runaway Royal, The Sun can reveal.
The event for wounded service personnel sees thousands of fans flock in from over 20 countries representing a massive risk with the highly contagious disease.Credit: Getty - ContributorSources said the rapid spread of the virus has thrown plans for the week-long series of games in May into “chaos”. One told The Sun: “There is a huge amount of concern and a lot of attention is being paid to how Holland deals with the virus and whether it spreads.particularly if the situation does develop into a pandemic.
“Organisers are also worried about the dangers in the current climate of putting so many disabled athletes together in one place from different countries for a week.rocker Jon Bon JoviBut the spread of the disease could put plans on ice in a massive blow to the Prince who created the games in 2014 after being inspired by the US Warrior Games.
It sees injured service personnel and veterans compete in nine sports including wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball and indoor rowing.
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