Nearly all sports are on hold due to the coronavirus. But the celebration of them is not.
On Tuesday, ESPN announced that their annual award show, the ESPYs, will still happen this year, on June 21 (remotely and pre-produced). Since live events were cut short, the show will shift away from recognizing the athletic accomplishments of the year, and instead celebrate humanitarian impact.
Here’s the press release from ESPN:
Inspired by the extraordinary acts of heroism and humanitarian aid happening around the world, The 2020 ESPYS will shift its customary focus from outstanding athletic achievement in order to further highlight narratives of service, perseverance, and courage from within the world of sports.