ContestsEvents

The Impact of COVID‑19 on Sport Across The Globe

LEON, MEXICO – JULY 17: A member of the staff of the Leon Stadium sanitizes the trophy of Copa Telcel as a measure to halt the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) prior the final match between Leon and Pachuca as part of the friendly mtournament Copa Telcel 2020 at Leon Stadium on July 17, 2020 in Leon, Mexico. (Photo by Leopoldo Smith/Getty Images)

The impact of COVID-19 resulted in lockdowns being introduced across the globe. Sports saw widespread cancelations and postponements impacting the biggest events across the globe, but learned to adapt with the introduction of new rules and policies. Empty stadiums, training at home, new hygiene regimes, the masked athlete...these images tell the story of how Sport has looked to recover and evolve through one of the most challenging times it has ever faced.