All sporting activities in Italy have been suspended until April 3, the Italian National Olympic Committee has announced.
The decision, which is subject to government ratification, comes following a meeting organised by CONI president Giovanni Malago in Rome.
All sport in the country had already been required to take place behind closed doors until April 3 as part of a previous government decree as Italy attempts to slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.
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That led to the strange sight of Sunday's Derby d'Italia between Juventus and Inter being contested without spectators in the stadium.