Asian MMA promotion ONE Championship have announced they will hold all event behind closed door until June due to the onogoing Corana Virus pandemic.
In a statement on his social media channels ONE CEO Chatri Sityodong announced his organisation will be making bold moves to stop the spread of the infectious disease, he said.
“My team and I have decided to turn
all events for ONE Championship into closed-door,
audience-free events effective immediately. Bar none, the safety of our fans,
athletes, staff, partners, and the public is the highest priority for ONE
Championship. All scheduled ONE events with live audiences will now be
suspended until at least May 29, 2020 due to the extraordinary COVID-19 global
situation.
“For the millions of fans at home around the world, the show will go on from the comfort and safety of your living room. Our global broadcast shows behind closed doors will commence in Singapore with an initial schedule of April 17, April 24, May 1, and May 8 respectively. Bout cards will be announced shortly for these broadcast-only shows, and additional dates will be added in the near future. Also, ONE Infinity Series, the world apex of martial arts events, is now slated to kick off on May 29, 2020 in Manila, Philippines with ONE Infinity 1 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
“We are operating in truly extraordinary times, but my team and I remain committed to providing you the best sports and entertainment action available anywhere on global broadcast today. ONE Championship will continue to thrill you with the greatest martial artists on the planet and inspire you with their incredible stories. This virus might be on the attack right now, but I believe in the power of the human spirit. LET’S GOOOOO!!! #WeAreONE”
Should other organisations follow the lead of ONE Championship and hold all events behind closed doors?