2020 World Para Athletics European Championships
The 2020 World Para Athletics European Championships is an upcoming track and field competition for athletes with a disability open to International Paralympic Committee (IPC) affiliated countries within Europe.[1] This will be the 7th edition of the event.[1][2] This will also be the first time that the event is held in Poland. Around 600 athletes are expected to compete at the event.[3]
| Host city | Bydgoszcz |
|---|---|
| Country | Poland |
| Dates | Was scheduled for: 3 – 7 June 2020 |
| Main venue | Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium |
History
The event was originally scheduled to be held between 3 and 7 June 2020. On 26 March 2020 it was announced that the event would be postponed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,[3] and in June it was confirmed that the postponement would be until 2021.[4]
Venue
The venue for the event will be the Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium.
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References
- "Bydgoszcz to host 2020 European Championships". International Paralympic Committee. 25 June 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- Etchells, Daniel (25 June 2019). "Bydgoszcz awarded 2020 World Para Athletics European Championships". InsideTheGames.biz. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- "Bydgoszcz 2020 Euros postponed". paralympic.org. 26 March 2020. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
- "World Para Athletics 2020 season: Status update". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
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