Bengaluru, Mar 26 (UNI) The 13th edition of the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) World 10K Bengaluru race has been postponed due to the Novel Coronavirus pandemic, race promoters Procam International announced on Thursday.
The race was scheduled to take place on May 17, but will now be rescheduled to a later date.
"With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting millions of lives world over, and the rapidly changing scenario, it was imperative to take this necessary action for the safety of all stakeholders, the world over. The event has also suspended registration for all categories, beginning today," Procam International said in a statement.
The runners, who have already registered for the 2020 edition, their entry will be automatically transferred to the new race date, without any payment. Over the next few days, the organisers will confirm the rescheduled date.
"We are closely working in conjunction with the state, international and national athletic bodies, to identify a suitable date for the event. We will keep you abreast of developments," Vivek Singh, Joint Managing Director of Procam International, said.
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 positive cases have risen to 664 in India, while 11 people have died and 43 have recovered so far.
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