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China: Due to a recent outbreak of coronavirus, China has withdrawn as the 2023 Asian Cup host, according to football officials, with Beijing’s strict zero-COVID-19 strategy inflicting another blow to the country’s athletic ambitions. Authorities in China are pursuing a comprehensive approach to eradicate the virus, which involves mass testing and rapid lockdowns, and millions of people in Shanghai have been subjected to onerous restrictions for more than a month. However, as most nations adapt to living under COVID-19, the measures have made hosting sporting events a major challenge. The Asian Games, which were scheduled to take place in Hangzhou...
