It has been announced that due to the growing concerns around the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, and to safeguard the health of all participants, the organising committee has decided to postpone the 25th edition of the Dubai World Cup, one of the world's richest horse races, scheduled to take place at the end of this month until next year. Earlier, the decision was made to carry out sports but without spectators, however, with recent developments, the event has been called off for this year.