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The coronavirus pandemic caused havoc with the year's sporting calendar, both at professional and grassroots levels.

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The coronavirus pandemic caused havoc with the year's sporting calendar, both at professional and grassroots levels.

For health and support measures currently in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in your language, visit sbs.com.au/coronavirus

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