European Open Cancelled for Second Consecutive Year Due to Pandemic
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The COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on the world of professional disc golf, with the cancellation of the 2021 European Open being the latest casualty. This decision marks the fourth major PDGA event to be lost to the pandemic, following in the footsteps of the 2020 European Majors that were also cancelled.
The European Open was scheduled to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year, but the ongoing global health crisis has made it impossible for organizers to host the event as planned. Tournament Director Jukka Teräs explained that the cancellation was a difficult decision, made after lengthy discussions and deliberations.
Teräs highlighted the challenges posed by international travel restrictions, which would have significantly impacted the event's attendance and atmosphere. He emphasized that the European Open is considered a flagship event for European disc golf, and its cancellation will be deeply felt.
Despite this setback, Teräs expressed optimism that the European Open will return in 2022, with plans already underway to ensure a successful and celebratory 10th anniversary edition. Players who had registered for the 2021 event have been informed of their options, including the ability to convert their fees into preregistrations for next year's tournament.
While the cancellation of the European Open is undoubtedly disappointing, it is not isolated to this specific event. Other PDGA Majors, such as the United States Women's Disc Golf Championship and the 2021 PDGA Professional World Disc Golf Championships, are proceeding as planned, albeit with some modifications due to ongoing health concerns.
In a statement, Teräs acknowledged that the impact of international travel restrictions on European events is significant, but he remains hopeful that the European Open will be able to host players from around the world in 2022.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/2021-european-open-and-european-amateur-open-canceled