FETRI statement on Coronavirus COVID-19

The Spanish Triathlon Federation (FETRI) has published on its website a statement regarding the preventive measures that will affect sporting events due to coronavirus

They comment that are waiting to know specifically these measures to make the right decisions

Events with a large influx of fans, behind closed doors

Salvador Illa, Minister of Health, has confirmed that in the next 2 weeks all sporting events that involve large numbers of fans will be played behind closed doors.

This will affect all international and national, professional and non-professional tests.

We are waiting for more measures.

Tests possibly affected FETRI calendar

There is some evidence that will be disputed this month to which the government's danger measures can be applied

• ETU Triathlon European Cup - Huelva , March 15, 2020
• Duathlon - Tomelloso Spanish Championship Qualifier, March 15, 2020
• Spanish Medium Distance Duathlon Championship - Numancia, March 22, 2020
• Spanish Winter Triathlon Championship - Ansó , March 22, 2020
• Classification Championship of Spain of Duathlon - Peguera, March 29, 2020

This is the full statement:

After the continuous changes and the evolution of the situation generated by the transmission of the Coronavirus COVID-19, the Government has announced a series of preventive measures that will affect the celebration and organization of all competitions and sporting events, professional and not professionals, state and international level.

We are waiting to know all these measures to make the appropriate decisions that affect the celebration of the next federation championships and international tests scheduled for the next dates.

At this time, we cannot rule out the possibility of cancellation or postponement of them, and we will continue to promptly inform you of the guidelines set by the Government, the Minister of Health and the Higher Sports Council.

From the Spanish Triathlon Federation we regret this situation of uncertainty that has been created outside our will and we thank you for your understanding of this anomalous situation. We will keep you informed.