Having already moved all of its spring semester classes online, Harvard University has taken the unprecedented step of canceling all of its Ivy League spring sports, too.
"With further developments in the outbreak of COVID-19, the Ivy League Presidents are announcing their unanimous decision to cancel all spring athletics practice and competition through the remainder of the academic year," Harvard announced in a statement Wednesday.
"In accordance with the guidance of public health and medical professionals, several Ivy League institutions have announced that students will not return to campus after spring break, and classes will be held virtually during the semester. Given this situation, it is not feasible for practice and competition to continue."
The ending of winter sports in the Ivy League is being left up to the individual schools.
"Individual institutions will decide whether or not winter teams and student-athletes who have qualified for postseason play will participate," according to the statement. "Harvard has decided to cancel all winter postseason play."
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