Beaverlodge's Geoff Walker would have been part of team Canada for the men's Worlds. (Photo: Facebook / Curling Canada)

By the Canadian Press

MEN'S CURLING CHAMPIONSHIP CANCELLED

World Men’s Curling championship the latest sporting event to fall victim to Coronavirus pandemic

Mar 14, 2020 | 9:54 AM

The men’s curling world championship in Glasgow, Scotland, was cancelled Saturday morning.

The World Curling Federation confirmed the decision in accordance with the Scottish government’s protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Brad Gushue’s rink from Newfoundland and Labrador – which includes Beaverlodge’s Geoff Walker – was going to represent Canada at the world championship March 28 to April 5 after winning the 2020 Tim Hortons Brier earlier this month.

All ticket holders for the men’s world championship will receive a full refund.

The World Curling Federation is considering how this will impact the Olympic qualifications for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

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