2020.03.29

Sport has been utterly put on hold by the coronavirus. On March 13 Canada Soccer previously announced the cancellation of upcoming home matches for both the Men’s and Women’s National Teams scheduled for British Columbia on March 27 and 31 on Vancouver Island and April 14 in Vancouver respectively knocking another of spring’s signature events off the calendar.


The NBA (National Basketball Association) has suspended its season after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for the coronavirus, a move that came only hours after the majority of the league’s owners were leaning toward playing games without fans in arenas. The NHL (National Hockey League) is following the NBA’s lead and suspending its season. MLS (Major League Soccer) is also shutting down for 30 days because the COVID-19 and the World Figure Skating Championships in Montreal have been canceled due to public health concerns.


With the NHL, NBA and MLS temporarily shuttered, some major international sports events scrapped, and all manner of golf, tennis and racing events forced to fall in line as authorities seek to limit large public gatherings that could facilitate the spread of COVID-19, we are entering an unprecedented period in modern history in which the rhythmic distractions of sports are simply gone.


As we observe what these upcoming weeks are going to be like, it is this time without sports in which sports, and those lessons about teamwork, have an important lesson for us all. Sit back and think about the big picture. A small group of individual sacrifices will help in pursuit of an important, larger goal. Win the shift. Win the small battle. I know there is so much of the confusion of recent days has been steeped in the uncertainty about just what, exactly, we are supposed to do about all this. What is the pandemic primer at a time when almost none of us have lived through one before?


Listen to health authorities, and follow the advice of doctors and medical professionals. Take guidance from politicians who are themselves guided by the medical and scientific experts. Practicing social distance, stay energetic, wash your hands. Do not buy 12 packs of toilet paper. (Please.)


Like Team Rugby Canada defeated South Africa to win bronze at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Vancouver. we can defeat #coronaviruss and come through this together.

HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - 2020 Vancouver

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. Canada celebrates after defeating South Africa to win bronze during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. Canada celebrates after defeating South Africa to win bronze during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. Danny Barrett #3 (centre) of the USA tackled by Waisea Nacuqu #8 (right) and Alasio Naduva #10 (left) of Fiji in Match #37 (5th Place Semi Final) during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 1

    Vancouver, Canada. 7th March, 2020. Amanaki Nicole #1 passes the ball to teammate Andrew Knewstubb #8 of New Zealand while playing Spain in Match #14 during Day 1 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 1

    Vancouver, Canada. 7th March, 2020. Kurt-Lee Arendse #9 of South Africa tackled by Matías Osadczuk #9 of Argentina in Match #12 during Day 1 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. New Zealand plays South Africa in match #39 (Cup Semi Finals) during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. Justin Douglas #8 of Canada and Javier De Juan #3 of Spain Jump for the ball in Match #32 (Cup Quarter Finals) during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 1

    Vancouver, Canada. 7th March, 2020. Paul Scanlan #5 of Samoa tackled by Trae Williams #9 of Australia in Match #10 during Day 1 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. Francisco Hernandez (C) #6 of Spain tackled by Harry Jones #11 of Canada in Match #32 (Cup Quarter Finals) during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. Joe Perez #11 of Samoa tackled by Stephen Parez #5 of France in Match #35 (9th Place Semi Final) during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. Team Fiji fans cheer on the Fijian team as they take to the field against Fiji in Match #30 (Cup Quarter Finals 2) during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 1

    Vancouver, Canada. 7th March, 2020. Alejandro Alonso #12 of Spain tackled by Ireland players in Match #5 during Day 1 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. Branco du Preez #7 of South Africa on top of Werner Kok #5 of South Africa in match #44 (Bronze Final) South Africa vs Canada during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. Tim Mikkelson (C) #2 offloades as he is tackled by Fiji players in Match #30 (Cup Quarter Finals 2) during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. Canada and South Africa take to the pitch to begin their match #44 (Bronze Final) during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. HSBC logo running at the field during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. Will Edwards #9 of England tackled by Perry Baker #11 (right) of USA in Match #43 USA vs England (5th Place Play-off) during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. An American fan cheers on the USA team as they take to the field against Fiji in Match #37 (5th Place Semi Final) during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. Canadian fans cheer as Canada plays Australia (Cup Semi Finals) during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. Danny Barrett #3 (centre) of the USA tackled by Waisea Nacuqu #8 (right) and Alasio Naduva #10 (left) of Fiji in Match #37 (5th Place Semi Final) during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. Canada put into a scrum in Match #40, Canada vs Australia (Cup Semi Finals) during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. Team Fiji fans parade inside BC Place stadium during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. Marvin O'Connor #2 of France tackled by Paul Scanlan #5 of Samoa in Match #35 (9th Place Semi Final) during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. Joe Ravouvou #4 of New Zealand (centre) and Jerry Tuwai #9 of Fiji vie for the ball in Match #30 (Cup Quarter Finals 2) during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News. Images)

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 1

    Vancouver, Canada. 7th March, 2020. Andrew Knewstubb #8 of New Zealand gets by Spain tackler in Match #14 during Day 1 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. Harvey Elms #5 of the Scotland tries to tackle Pierre Mignot #10 of France in Match #42 (9th Place Play-off) during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. Ben Harris #12 of England runs with the ball in Match #43 USA vs England (5th Place Play-off) during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 1

    Vancouver, Canada. 7th March, 2020. Werner Kok #5 of South Africa tackled by Junya Matsumoto #11 of Japan in Match #4 during Day 1 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. Nathan Hirayama #9 of Canada interacts with Canada fans after defeating South Africa to win bronze during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. Team Canada fans cheer on the Canada team as they take to the field against Spain in Match #32 (Cup Quarter Finals) during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. Canada celebrates after defeating South Africa to win bronze during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

  • 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Day 2

    Vancouver, Canada. 8th March, 2020. New Zealand celebrates after defeating Australia in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series Final during Day 2 - 2020 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Credit: Joe Ng/Alamy Live News.

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