Opinions on dealing with major sports events affected by COVID-19 2020

During a representative survey of the British adult population, undertaken between the 16th and 17th March 2020, when asked about their preferred approach to dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on any sports leagues, competitions or tournaments that have been suspended or paused the largest share of the respondents hold the opinion that if the competition is suspended for more than a month, it should be abandoned for this season or year, however the opintion is divided as to whether or not there should be winners or losers recognised. Whereas 39 percent of the respondents hold the opinion that the competition should be completed at a later date, however far into the future that may be.