The organising committee issued the following statement on Monday 14^th December

“It is with a lot of sorrow that we announce the final cancellation of WVC2020 which was meant to take place in April 2021. We must sadly accept that the health crisis linked to COVID-19 might still be running on the rescheduled date of WVC 2020 in 2021. Facing this circumstance, we gathered the main WVC 2020’s stakeholders and assessed all risk management. They unanimously highly recommend to cancel the event. Health of players, accompanying persons, referees, volunteers and all stakeholders being our top priority.

Be aware that our team remains mobilized so that each and every one can receive a full refund of all expenses incurred (players and accompanying persons registration, hotel bookings and tourist excursions made through the organisers). You will soon receive an email specifying the refund procedure. We share your disappointment and hope that our paths may cross in future World Veterans Championships organizations. Until then, please stay healthy.”

The next World Veteran Championships will be staged in January 2023 in Oman.